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    Old aluminum boat rivits

    Hello, I just got an old Aluma Craft boat. Some of the rivets are leaking. I am going to try and put an anvil of sorts ( sledge hammer ) On the bottom of the rivets and hit them with a hammer on top to reseat them. Should I heat the rivets first, before I try to reseat them.? Any and all...
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    Fly wheel torque

    Could some one tell me what the torque of the fly wheel nut should be. On a 1969 18 horse Evinrude. model 18902d If I ever get the fly wheel off. I will need the torque specs. thanks in advance.
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    Battery cables

    I need new battery cables for my boat motor. It is an 18 horse Evinrude 18902 Can I go buy some jumper cables, cut the ends off and use them for the cables. If so, what gauge do I need for six feet of cable.? thanks for the help.
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    Gas tank cleaning

    HI, does any one have a good way to clean sludge out of an outboard gas tank.? thank you
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    18 horse power Evinrude.

    Hello, I am new to boat motors and sure need help. I just bought an Evinrude 18 horse, Model number is 18902d It has electric start but no wires or starter button are hooked up to it. What do I use for a starter button and how do I hook it up. There are also two heavy wires coming out of...
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    1958 Evinrude Super Fastwin

    Hi, My neighbor said he has a 1958 Evinrude Super Fastwin 15 horse ;power for sale. It is a very pretty light blue color. It does not have electric start on it. I would like to know if I can put electric start on it.? He also said that it calls for ( I think he said 24 to 1 gas mix.) But he...
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    Adding on to transom

    Hi. I just bought a 1950z Aluma Craft 15 foot boat. I do not like the short transom. It is for short shaft motors. I would like to add on to the transom and get a long shaft motor. Is there a problem with doing that.? If not, what kind of wood should I use.? thank you for your help.
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    Old Evinrude Lark 35 horsepower

    Hello, I just bought an old Evinrude . Model number is 35517 and the serial number is 15079. It has not run if five years. He said it was all winterized before he stored it. What things should I do before I try to start it.? What year is it. and it says to use one quart of oil to six...
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    New to boat motors

    Hi, I am thinking about buying a 1974 55 horsepower Evinrude. What are the things I should look for, and what should the compression be? thank you
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