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  1. BIGcarpy50

    1973 50hp evinrude leaking oil and water from pinhole

    just got this motor and confused about water and oil leaking from a hole below the oil fill hole. here is a picture.
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    1973 evinrude confusion with picture

    in the gap between the lower end and upper housing where the shift linkage is visable i noticed that a split ring washer was hanging on the shift bar. above is a splined looking nut and below is a grommet. what does this washer do?
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    1973 evinrude 50hp gunk on water pump

    just pulled the lower end on my 1973 50hp rude. ontop of the water pump and around the exhaust extension it was full of gunk and some water.....what does this mean. need some help this is my first big motor. first pick is of gunk and 2nd is the underside of housing where there was alot of...
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    water not pumping in 73 50hp rude

    i just got a 1973 evinrude 50hp motor and it isn't pumping water out of the exhaust...should it come out there.. i have heard that some older evinrudes don't pump water out like crazy so i am confused. help me out this is my first big motor and i need the help
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    how to kill a 1973 evinrude 50hp manually

    i want to try my motor in the garage but have no idea where the kill switch is if i start it manually with a jumper box to the starter.
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    shaft sticks out to far for prop

    i am new to big outboards, and the prop that came with my motor looks like it is short. it looks like it is missing a washer before the castle nut, or the prop housing is just to short. i have no idea what it is missing so please help. the motor is a 1973 evinrude 50 hp
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    compression? for 1973 evinrude 50hp

    just pressure tested my '73 evinrude 50hp and the top was at 130 and the bottom was about 145 is that a big difference or is everything ok.
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    proper prop for 73 evinrude 50hp

    just picked up a 50hp evinrude model # 50373 it came with a composite 4 blade prop and i want to upgrade. what should i look for in terms or pitch and what not . I'm just going to be fishing mostly with the boat.
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    controls question

    i just got a set of controls with a motor i purchased and they were made for a center console boat and mine is side console. what can i do. i am handy would i be able to build a box and rotate the controls. it has tilt so i want to keep it.
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    73' evinrude 50hp tune up

    just got a great deal on a 73 evinrude 50hp, the guy i got it from said it ran awesome when he pulled it 2 years ago and it's been sitting. what should i do before i try to get it running, plugs of course but what else.
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    what year is this motor and is it a good geal

    Mecury 650 / 65 hp. SERIAL # 1623104 what year he thinks late 70's the guy said he got it to take the lower unit off and put it on his 75hp merc. he ran it in the barrel and then decided to put the lower unit back on the 65hp will that run on the 75 hurt the 65hp lower unit, if not are these...
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    electric shift? or mechanical?

    i am in need of a motor for my 16foot starcraft supersport, i have heard that i should stay away from electric shift motors, is it really a big deal or should i not worry about it if i can get a good deal.
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    how much for 57 evinrude lark 35hp

    i have an original condition evinrude lark 35hp motor that looks like it's been on the showroom floor all it's life. i was offered 150 for it but i think this thing looks great and am wondering if i should hold off for more?
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    55hp johnson stinger? is it worth the price

    I have just come across a 55hp johnson stinger that the owner tells me is a mid 80's motor, he said that it has a new lower end and comes with a warranty, should i buy it for $500. and if so will i be able to find parts down the road when the warranty runs out. i know it's easy to find parts for...
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    rollers or bunks for aluminum

    i just bought a boat and i think it came with a different trailer, it has rollers on either side in the back of the tralier and i was told that they could losen the rivets, should i remove them and go with bunks, or can i keep them it will probably make the boat easier to load since i fish by...
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    confused about flooring

    I have a 16foot alum starcraft that i got and ripped the floor out of, what type of plywood is best, marine, pressure treated, or exterior, i have been so confused about it after reading all of these posts, after the plywood questions what type of covering, roll on bedliner, carpet or what...
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    foam..to pour or place sheets

    i have a 16 foot starcraft i picked up for dirt cheap so i decided to gut it out. should i pour foam or put in sheets that i cut..thanks matt
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    Tohatsu M8A head gasket

    i need a head gasket for a tohatsu M8A i know they discontinued the parts but does anyone know if the new gaskets will fit or what. thanks matt.
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    16hp scott-atwater "bail-o-matic" coils

    i found an old 16hp scott-atwater "bail-o-matic" motor in my gradfathers basement it needs new coils he said, thats why he put it away, but i assume i will need to do some more work, any ideas on where to find parts for this thing.
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    mahagony? for a FLOOR

    I have a 1971 16ft starcraft aluminum open bow that i gutted out. My father is a contrator and we recently built a porch on an old house using toung and groove Mahagony boards 1 1/4 thick. does anyone think that these could be a option for my boat, just as a basic deck to build off of.
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