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    parts for 1972 rude 18 hp

    I'm trying to find a drive shaft bearing, and a starter bendix for my 72 18 hp rude. I tried the evinrude parts website, won't let me order, or create a log in. anybody know another good source online for parts. Goin gator huntin, gotta get it goin, please help!
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    18 hp 1973 evinrude lower unit reseal

    Can anybody tell me anything I should know before I attempt to reseal my lower on my 18 hp 1973 rude. Is it a simple teardown and reseal, or is there more involved.
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    Cracked Water Jacket Fix?

    I am new to this side, usually on outbourd forum. Here's my problem. I have a newlly aquired 1978 webcraft about 22ft I think, 250 hp mercruiser i/o. V8 looks like 350 chevy to me. I am in the process of rebuilding this boat. After removing all the cowling, I found someone, aint gonna...
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    90 psi compression?

    I have a 73 rude 50 hp, I've been working on. It has set for about 6 years, outdoors. I got it sparkin on all 2 cylinders, checked compression, 90 psi or real close on both. Maybe 95. Is this too low for this motor, shouldn't it be more like 120 psi? Is it ok for the season? Am I scared...
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    Check a power pack?

    How do you check a power pack on 73 50 hp rude. Getting 220v far as i can tell coming in from stator. No out put. am i checking it right. aint gettin no sppark at the plugs. no powr to coils. help help help must fish must fish
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    73 rude 50 hp need wiring diagram bad!

    I got a 73 rude 50 hp 3 cyl. I need a wiring diagram bad. Anybody got one. I'm having starting problems, think its the ignition switch. I don't know where all the safety switches are and other electrical sensors and such on the motor. this motor has been sittin for some time, would like to...
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    How can I check a serial number?

    I found a nice 73, 50 hp rude. The guy says he has no title, because it came with no title. I want to believe him, but I don't want to get burned. How can I check a boat motor for liens, title ectt.. by serial number in Texas. Any one have a clue, a website would be great?
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    1959 big twin water pump

    I wanna change my water pump and thermstat on my 59 evinrude big twin. Anybody know the part numbers for these, my nearest dealership can't look them up without the part numbers. They say their books only go back to 60. Thanks.
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    I want a tattle tale

    I want to install a tattle tale on my 59 evenrude big twin. Where is the best place to connect the line on the engine? Anybody done this, on one of these? Any expertise would be appreciated. I finally got her runnin, wanna keep her that way. These old motors got spunk!:D
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    Slipping prop bushing?

    I have a 59 rude 35hp big twin. I have what apears to be a new prop. Put it on went to lake for day of fishin. Boat acted like it was slippin out of gear. Come to find out the rubber bushing inside my prop is slipping. Rubber is soft, pliable, in overal good shape. Prop has no cracks in...
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    Choke selenoid hook up on 73 50 hp rude?

    Somewhere back, I read a post on hooking up the wires on the choke selenoid. there was some sort of service bulitine on changing one wire on the choke. Can anyone tell me the proper hook up on this. Thanks.:D
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    Old motor parts?

    I got my 1959 rude 35 running, took it to the lake to try it out. Ran out most of the bugs. Need some parts to finish it off. The high idle arm and screw is broken off. Any ideas where to get those kind of parts? Would also like to locate a owners manual, or anybody got some of the...
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    I need a prop cone, spinner or what ever it is called

    I have a 1959 evinruded 35 hp big twin, I need a prop spinner, cone or what ever it is called. Any body know where to get one, online or elsewhere. I have looked at a few places locally with no luck. Please help. What is it really called. It is the piece that is cone shaped on the end of the...
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    1959 big twin 35 rude FIRED!

    I tried starting my old rude today, it fired and tries to run, but will not sustain. There is a diaphram looking thing on the side of the motor with wires going to it, one wire goes to a button on the front of the motor. I push the button, nothing happens. Is it a primer button? What is the...
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    Cable steer to stern steer?

    I have a 50 hp 1973 rude set up for cable steering and throttlin, is there a way to convert to stern steer, I can live with the trottle, heck it might even be better. Can I just attach a handle on the front and take off?:)
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    1959 evinrude 35hp big twin!

    I have a 1959 rude big twin 35hp. I aquired this motor from a good friend, I have no paper work on the motor. Does anybody know where, I could get repair diagrams, owners manual ect... Tried the evinrude site, expensive, cost more than I paid for the motor. Has good compression, want to make...
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