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  1. JT!

    coil replacement procedure

    i received my 2 coils and am ready to install them on my 1971 evinrude 50 selectric In the kit, they included the coil, a boot, a small spring, a grommet and a heat tube. The heat tube is for the high tension lead; correct? or is it for the 2 small leads? The spring and grommet go where?
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    coil problems or other issue??

    well, i guess it had to happen, it's dieing. (1971 evinrude 50 selectric) i was booting along, at 49km/30mph and *whump* the boat slowed to a crawl. i brought it down to idle speed, popped it in neutral and went to look for weeds, cause it felt like i just plowed into a wad of vegetation...
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    free charts

    i'm looking for a free pdf version boating charts. i've seen varying prices for cd-rom versions, is there a site i can view the charts for free? like US coast guard site etc. NOAA-14204 or canadian chart 1410
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    Cracked sparkplug coil - epoxy?

    i have a cracked plastic casing on the coil to my #1 cylinder. its still working well, can i seal it/fill it with epoxy to waterproof it?
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    diode and lead assembly - what is it?

    (1971 evinrude 50 selectric) i have just replaced my rectifier with a brandnew one. (the used one was defective and returned) now before firing everything up, i think i should test my diode & lead assembly. the manual doesnt seem to cover this item at all -or- i missed it. how does it...
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    battery drain - 1972 evinrude 50 selectric

    am i supposed to disconnect the battery when im done for the day? even though the ignition key is OFF, there's power constantly being used somewhere. i come back to find my battery at 4v is this normal?
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    '71 50hp evinrude selectric - no charge

    big suprise out on the lake today, my 2 brandnew batteries totally depleted. got a jump start and realized that the motor isnt charging up the batteries. if i disconnected the ground to swap batteries the motor went into forward gear, it wouldnt sty in neutral. any ideas?
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    speed at WOT for a 50HP?

    i've been down on the river running the old boat and my top speed is 42km per hour. (26mph) (motor: evinrude lark selectric 50 1971) isnt that slow? 1) are there patches under the boat? yes 2) is the propellor chipped or damaged? yes 3) does the tank almost empty itself after 4 hours of...
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    bow mount motor placement

    does it matter GREATLY if i place my motor up front and center, or can i place it off the side of the boat? its a motorguide 30 with foot pedal (seems like 10yrs old) and i wont be able to reach the pedal unless i cut a hole in the deck. the boat is a 15' arkansas traveller skijack, with no...
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    selectric woes. no start in water. driveway yes.

    after starting the motor in the driveway, i decided to buy the controls for the motor so as to properly run it. i ordered the controls off ebay for a good price and installed em. tested it, and motor still starts. only let it run a few secs, but was satisfied it would start again...
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    carb swap: carbs from '79 onto a '71 motor

    i have a '71 evinrude 50hp, and also have a '79 johnson 50hp that i use for parts. can I/should I swap the '79's carbs onto my '71? will i get better performance, efficiency or anything? many of the carb's parts use the same numbers, and my '79's carbs are brand new.
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    mounting engine to transom

    can i just use the 2 screw clamps to attach my motor? or am i supposed to drill thru the transom and mount bolts in the 2 lower holes of the motor's bracket? must I do it?
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    idle stop screw & sparkplug recommendation

    my '71 Evinrude 50 might actually be ready for the water today. i was wondering how many turns out my idle stop screw should be at. i have started it in my yard but am waiting for the water to fine tune it. anyone know off-hand? and is there an R-type sparkplug i can use? i was told there are...
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    evinrude controls connect direct to battery or ???

    i just got a used 1971 selectric model & bought controls for it, etc Now my question is this: do i connect the controls direct to the battery, or am i supposed to use connections to a box i found in my boat near transom, and connect that box to the battery? i have a 1962 Arkansas Traveller...
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    drainage around stringers. should i drill?

    the floor is ripped out and there was obviously a floor rot issue previously. the stringers seems solid & sound, but need to be re-glassed in. the floor is basically a grid of 2 stringers and 3 cross brace struts. should i put little sections of 1" pvc tube to help drain each section, inline...
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    1971 evinrude premix ratio, dry engine.

    i plan on reviving an engine and want to do the least amount of damage possible, without rebuilding the engine and coating parts in 2stroke oil. i was thinking of making my premix 40:1 instead of 50:1 for the first tank. can someone point out other links if the topic has been covered...
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    pulley steering > '71 evinrude > how do i connect it?

    the pulley system has a metal hook, that is secured witha locking pin (60's style) how do i mate that to my 1971 engine which looks like it wants a teleflex or similar cable?
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    selectric switch override '71 evirude 50hp

    my boat doesnt have selectric controls, so i am going to use a toggle switch to feed +12v to the green wire to get neutral, and a momentary press button for the additional +12v for reverse. where do i get my 12v from? if the battery, is it ok to supply power when the engine is off? if...
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    storing motors -- DIY budget

    i have started a new project and am gathering 'junk' i have 3 motors i want to store upright in a way i could try repairing them. they are 50 & 60hp and weigh up to 300lbs i think. i have managed to lay my engines onto old tires and drag them around, and have also used a wheelbarrow, and have...
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    subfloors replacement - aspenite ok?

    is it ok to use that press wood 'aspenite' in a fiberglass boat?(arkansas traveller skijack) i'm pretty sure the stuff is very weather resistant, and shouldn't rot. has this been discussed before? can i get a link?
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