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    6302s Original Gas Tank - Is it vented?

    Hi, It would appear, based on empirical evidence, that it is not because almost every-time I open the tank I get a whoosh. It seems to whoosh out when left in the sun and whoosh in (maybe) after running the motor for a while. The latter is my concern - should I loosen the cap when running the...
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    1973 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman - 6302s - What are my prop options?

    Greetings all, I have a 6hp Fisherman 6302s with a plastic prop that is in poor shape - the leading edges are rather flat - I would like to get an aluminum replacement. The motor is on a 12 foot aluminum boat and may be used on a 17 foot sailboat. My question is, does anyone have any...
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    1965 or 1966 Propeller for my 6hp Fisherman

    Greetings all, I have a 6hp Fisherman 6502 with a plastic prop - I would like to get an aluminum one which I believe was standard. The motor is on a 12 foot aluminum boat and may be used on a 17 foot sailboat. I understand that the prop style changed in 1966. Research on iBoats seems to...
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    Water Pump Screws 1965 6HP

    Hi All, I'm putting in a new impeller on my 1965 6hp motor and the heads of the old screws are in bad shape and I'd like to replace them. Would I be correct that these are stainless steel? If so, I thought it it would much faster if I go to the local hardware store and buy new ones. Am I...
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    Help identity boat manufacturer by logo outline.

    Hi all, I've been trying to ID my 12' aluminum boat since I got it. Today one more clue emerged as I was preparing to paint the boat... it was the outline of what once was (probably) the manufacture's logo - it looks like a flying saucer :-) Anyway, I've attached the image and am hoping...
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    1965 6502 Fisherman 6hp - Hoses & Lower End Question

    Re: 1965 6502 Fisherman 6hp - Hoses & Lower End Question Thanks guys for your thoughts. I certainly see what you mean about the skeg fit... I'll have to check that out. As far as the gear case head... here's a photo the the oft mentioned Evinrude Ramblings webpage... It seems to show the...
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    1965 6502 Fisherman 6hp - Hoses & Lower End Question

    Greetings All, Re-awakening my old '65 is going well. I'd like to replace the fuel lines under the case - from the connector to the fuel pump and from the pump to the carb. I'd like to buy the hose before I take things apart but I can't find details about hose size - anyone have any...
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    1965 6502 Fisherman 6hp - Throttle Spring

    Greetings all, I'm in the process of gathering the necessary parts for a refresh of my new (to me) motor. I've read the "ramblings" article and have a good idea of how to attack the motor. I have run into one stumbling block - the throttle return spring is broken on the carb (I'm hoping that...
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    Help with HIN

    Hi, I just got an old aluminum boat. It has a HIN, but it is only 11 characters. Can anyone help with this? HIN: GD72F 2380YI Photo attached. Thanks, Wayne
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    Aluminum rowboat bow casting is broken

    Greetings all, I've got a 11 foot aluminum boat that is in pretty good shape except for the casting that is located on bow up at the gunwales. The boat has no identification so I cannot identify and/or contact the manufacturer. All that being said, the casting the covers the gunwales at the...
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