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    1973 Evinrude 115 - How to remove steering cable

    I am replacing the steering cable on my boat. On both ends of the current cable is a large nut that is held in place by a flange. I can see on the new cables for sale, they don't include these nuts for the connections. I would like to remove one of these nuts so that I can pull the old cable out...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 - How to remove shift cable from control box

    The shift cable broke and I'm looking to replace it. I've opened the control box but I can't figure out how to disconnect the cable from the shift mechanism. Where the cable connects to the control arm I can't tell how to get that pin out. Inside of that pin there was a tiny allen screw that...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 - Need to replace lower unit

    I have a 1973 115 and two years ago, I found some water in the lower unit oil so I bought a seal kit and installed new seals. When I replaced the seals, I noticed that the drive shaft was really pitted with corrosion. I knew that it was only going to be a temporary fix and it has been. I've got...
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    73 Evinrude 115 - Running good but there is always a gas / oil slick and plugs soaked

    I have a 73 Evinrude 115 and I've noticed that when I'm sitting still idling and also after I shut the motor off, there is gas and or oil in the water around the motor. I can't see anything obvious that is leaking and actually the motor seems to be running really well. It can take a little...
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    73 Evinrude 115 - Help on deciphering voltage drop test results

    I have a problem when trying to start the engine cold and I need to crank it a little more. With a new and fully charged battery, the battery seems to get drawn down quickly so that after just a few starting attempts, it won't have the strength to turn the motor over. So following the voltage...
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    Found 2004 Honda 90 for sale - Is it worth it?

    I found a 2004 Honda 90 for sale that has been sitting for the last 6+ years. The lady wants to get rid of it so I can get it at a good price but what should I do to make sure I'm not buying an anchor? i.e. I'll bring a battery and see if I can get it to crank to do a compression test but should...
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    Correct Trailer Setup - Is there a "Master File" available??

    I recently bought a used trailer that needs to be modified to fit my boat. I'm looking for a "master file" of how to set up the trailer correctly. i.e. bunk / roller placement, weight distribution, how to calculate correct tongue weight, etc. Does such a file exist somewhere on this forum? I'm...
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    Did I buy the wrong trailer??

    I have a 1973 Starcraft 21'. I have a steel dual axle trailer this is rusting out that I need to replace. We use it in both salt and fresh water. I found a used aluminum Magic Tilt trailer that had a 21' boat on it so I bought it. Problem is that after I got it home, it occurred to me that the...
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    Replacing Cypress bunks - Big pieces of wood!

    I recently bought a '91 Magic Tilt aluminum trailer. One of the bunks looks like it's been eaten by termites so I would like to replace both of the bunks. The current bunks are 3" x 12" x 10' Cypress. So these are big pieces of wood. I've been calling around and getting Cypress in this size is...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - Rebuilt carb - Still runs terrible!

    I've got a '66 Fisherman 6hp. It was given to me so I first checked the compression and measured about 85 lbs in both cylinders. I got it running but couldn't keep it going. I rebuilt the carb with a new kit. Cleaned it to the best of my ability, put in new needle, seat, float, gaskets, welsh...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - How much packing in low speed needle valve?

    I'm rebuilding the carb on a 1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp. When I took the carb apart, the packing in the low speed needle valve was disintegrated. According to one manual I'm looking at, it says I need three new packing washers and a nylon washer. Is that right? It definitely didn't have the...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - Is it worth fixing?

    I was given a 1966 Fisherman 6 hp. First thing, I checked the compression and both cylinders look about even somewhere about 85 lbs. Not sure what they should be but I do know they should be close to each other. Next I stuck it in a barrel. Got it to start after quite a bit of effort but had a...
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    '73 115 Evinrude - Bad ignition switch - Again??

    I recently replaced the ignition switch. I pulled a few boneheads when I was rewiring it and have had to go back into the control box at least 6 different times now. Here's my problem now, I've got the wiring hooked up what I think is correctly but sometimes when I turn the key to the "on"...
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    '73 115 Evinrude - How to Open Control box to replace key switch?

    I've had some starting problems in the past and after doing some testing, I've come to the determination that I need to replace my key switch. So to replace the switch, I need to take the throttle body / gear shift housing (what is this really called?) to get to the switch. I've taken out every...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Won't tilt up

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115. It has been sitting for about 2 months with the engine all of the way down. It does not have an electric trim so every time I have to raise and lower it manually. Problem is that I can't raise it for some reason. There's a lever on the port side that when it's in the...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - No spark

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115 that I've had now for about about 9 months. The previous owner told me he had an intermittent no spark problem. I've run it a lot since then and I haven't had any problems. Today, I tried to start it and it definitely doesn't have a spark. Can someone outline the steps...
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    Wiring for 2 batteries and trickle charger

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115. I have a battery that's labeled starting, trolling, deep cycle so I guess it's an all purpose battery. I bought a second one just like it as a backup. I would like to add a fish finder and a radio to the second battery eventually but first thing is first. I have a...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Weird starting problem

    Two different times, I've had a hard time getting the motor to start. It just cranks and cranks and won't fire. I thought I would check the spark so I pulled the top left plug (looking at the engine from behind) and cranked the engine and it immediately started without the plug! The plug was wet...
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    '72 Starcraft Holiday - Hull Repair Questions - 2nd Attempt

    I'm reposting a previous thread because I goofed up the previous one and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. Sorry about that! Here is my '72 Holiday. I bought this boat last spring with the hopes of getting an inexpensive functional boat that I can use for fishing, diving and just...
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    '72 Starcraft Holiday - Hull Repair Questions

    Here is my '72 Holiday. I bought this boat last spring with the hopes of getting an inexpensive functional boat that I can use for fishing, diving and just dragging the kids around with. I knew that it had some engine issues and the hull leaked but I didn't mind because I got it for...
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