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  1. LaqueRatt

    How to Remove Brass?

    Never mind. I got it on with a little pursuasion. It fits tight, but it fits! Should I grease the shaft? I'd hate to not be able to get it back off if I need to.
  2. LaqueRatt

    How to Remove Brass?

    Bought a new prop for my 77 25 HP rude: Michigan Match 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller (012013) Supposed to be a direct replacement for the original OMC 388088. All seemed good until I tried to install it. The old prop has a larger motor side bore which looks to extend down about an inch. I can see...
  3. LaqueRatt

    Are plastic props junk?

    Only time I've seen a plastic prop was also on a Force. Think it was a 9.9. Looked might small and flimsy. Not sure if it was stock or not, but sure didn't look right.
  4. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    I like black. Black is black. Back when I was into snowmobiles any old black was a good match on any factory black sled. Primer question: Is it necessary to use etching primer if I don't sand through to bare aluminum? I'm thinking not, but would like to know for sure.
  5. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Yeah, that's prob the best advice. LOL I'll have to take a part of the motor along and drag somebody with so that I'm at least in the ballpark. I suppose touching up is a dumb idea. If going to do anything guess should shoot the whole thing. I've got a spray gun and know how to use it, but the...
  6. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Thanks guys. You've all been a lot of help. Sadly it's all for nothing though as I've only found one place that has the correct color. They're in Canada and with shipping one rattle can is going be nearly fifty bucks. Current plan is to find something that looks close and go with it. Be nice if...
  7. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    I hear you, but neither really needs a complete paint job. Might decide to redo the 25, but for right now I'd just like to find some matching paint for those two motors. Since I'm a bit color impaired, these rudes all look quite a bit alike and was hoping they all were the same color. I also got...
  8. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Thank you. That's very helpful. I'll have my wife scope out the two rudes which would help some, but I still need to figure out the exact paint color to have it come out right. That chart though is what I needed. Much obliged.
  9. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    This shouldn't be that hard. So none of you guys have ever painted an Evinrude? How many different colors are there? I just can't find a definitive answer anywhere!
  10. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Is this motor the same color? It's a '77.
  11. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Searched for two hours last night and I'm more confused now then when I started. What color is this engine? Blue? Green? Gold? In case you guys are wondering, yes I'm partially color blind.
  12. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Thanks Scott. That explains why I can't find it. So guess OEM paint is the only game in town. I can work with it I reckon. Hope it comes in a good sized can, little cans never seem to do a good job. I do have one of those triggers and if the can sprays well the results rival using a spray gun...
  13. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    It seems the prevailing opinion is the OEM paints are runny. I read it on the internet so I know it's true......LOL So nobody has tried any alternatives? I've found out the Dupli-Color people say is a close match is actually part of the Truck, Van, and SUV line. Maybe discontinued? I'm just...
  14. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Is OEM paint any good though? Seems a lot of people don't think so. Is Moeller a good paint? Expensive?
  15. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude Paint

    Have several mid 70s Evinrudes I'm fixing up. Just wondering what you guys are using for paint? I've read that Dupli Color T155- Light Blue is a good match, but can't find any with that part no. Looking for a close match, doesn't have to be perfect. Also looking for some touch up paint that IS...
  16. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    That is my take on it as well. I'm just surprised the hub isn't munched. At first it did seem like cavitation, like the prop was out of water, but afterwards it wouldn't move at all except at low RPMs. Which is what it's supposed to do right? I was clear to the other end of the lake so was happy...
  17. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    Will that work in a barrel though? Trying to avoid launch fees and the hassle of launching and retrieval. If it could be nothing but a spun prop I might as well just replace it. Could it be something else? I'm thinking anything else and that boat would be dead in the water. Maybe I'm wrong. I...
  18. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    Got my new motor running nicely in the barrel. Had it out on the lake for the first time. All seemed good. A few WOT blasts, slowing to idle in between for fine tuning. Took off again, running at about 3/4 throttle. All of a sudden motor revs way up, boat slows down. Wouldn't move except at just...
  19. LaqueRatt

    Boogered Carb

    That wasn't an assumption that was a question.
  20. LaqueRatt

    Boogered Carb

    Good to know, suspected as much. From what I read, it's a detuned 40HP? Is that right? If so, should I throw a carb off a 40 on it?
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