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    Difference between 63-64 evinrude fastwin 18hp??

    I am trying to find a service manual for a 63 fastwin 18hp, and found an original 64 manual. Are they basically the same? Can I buy this manual without concern?? Thanks for any input...
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    64 Evnrude Big Twin 40 hp Compression, and missing pieces???

    Just bought this for $100 bucks, not sure if I just purchased a parts motor as it seems like pieces are missing. Can anyone identify what is missing from the pics? I am completely unfamiliar with this motor. When I bought I did compression check with both plugs out both cyl are exactly at...
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    16' 68 Starcraft Trident Project!!

    Re: 16' 68 Starcraft Trident Project!! Top Cap is off, and gee what did we find under the first layer of deck??? HMMMM, Fiberglass over another rotten deck that just so happened to be installed with nails... Geez, some people. Everything is coming out, stringers, transom the whole ball of...
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    16' 68 Starcraft Trident Project!!

    Here we go!!! Practically got this puppy for free... Floor seems solid, but its coming up to inspect for rot. Transom has a soft spot and I think it will be pretty difficult to repair. Any tips appriciated... Also looking for the starboard transom cap as seen in the pic, I figure it will be...
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    1978 Campion Command Bridge Haida 24'

    To all: You all probably wont believe this but the attached vessel was aquired for FREE!!! Long story short, an individual bought a boat house with this boat and did not want it - nor did he want to deal with selling it. He posted it on craigs list as a first come first take attitude. So I...
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    Dual Trumpet Horn Conumdrum

    Gentlemen, My old horn slowly degraded to the point it would only make a very small noise. It sounded like it wanted to work but just simply wouldnt. I ended up breaking off one of the plastic trumpets and decided to just get a new one. I wired up the new horn and it sounded exactly like the...
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    260 Mercruiser Exhaust Conversion

    Gentlemen: I have decided to convert my log style exhaust manifolds to center rise. I ordered the full kit from Wholesale Marine, GLM I believe. They claim increased power/fuel effeciency. Any experiance out there with this conversion? Is it a good choice, and what kind of power increase...
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    Hatch hold down bolt!!!

    I suppose I should post a pic, and I will if need be.... I am searching for a hatch (bow hatch) bolt for my Searay, If anyone has access to such an item, please help.. Thanks,
  9. Sea Raider I

    I hate Changing My Oil!

    Really wasnt too sure how to search for this question. I have very limited space in my SeaRay 240, w 5.7 Mercruiser 260. Changing oil is a pain in the .... I have the oil pump, but I would rather drain from the pan. I have heard of a Petcock with a valve, and a hose connected to the...
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    Lake test, Not fun...

    Gentlemen, I recently had my heads rebuilt (5.7 Mercuruiser 260) and went out for the first lake test today. On the muffs, she fired up and ran great I tuned her and got the timing set correctly. She ran for an hour with no issues, very smooth throttle response. On the lake however; she...
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    Left or Right hand rotation, Mercruiser 260

    Forum search turned up nothing useful to this quesiton: I am in the process of rebuilding heads and came across the head gasket selection of Right or Left hand rotation. I have right hand rotation set in hand. (5.7 ltr, GM 350) I can tell you the rotor spins in a clockwise direction when...
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    260 Merc Instant Misfire!!

    Hello everyone!! I am glad I found this site as it is filled with valuable information... However I am afraid after hours of searching I cannot find a related issue to which I am facing. I am working on a Mercury 260 5.7l in a 78 Sea Ray Weekender. I just bought this beauty not to long ago...
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