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    1970 Seaswirl Cascade 15 - 60 HP Evinrude Triumph Selectric Restoration

    Bought this 5 years ago. Used it as an electric boat in our local electric only reservoir for trolling and kid swimming in the summer. Was told by a local mechanic the motor wasn't worth saving. He was wrong. I decided to dig into the motor a few weeks ago and found it needed a new spark...
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    1970 60 HP Evinrude running - no water flow

    Yes, typo. No tell tale. I ran with muffs for 5 minutes in 65 degree weather hand checking the head temp, saw no water exiting the opening indicated in the shop manual above the cavitation plate. Uncertain of the condition of the Impeller. Engine is quite clean for its age, compression read...
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    1970 60 HP Evinrude running - no water flow

    Had a great day last week when after installing a new spark amplifier, flushing the lower unit with some fresh type c, priming with some fresh premium she coughed and sputtered to life after 8 years of sitting. Better yet when neutral and reverse engaged perfectly under remote control. However...
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    Starting Repairs on a 1970 60 HP Evinrude Triumph - Looking for Advice

    Long time boater. First time post on Iboats. I've been reading lots of great information on your site. I picked up a 1970 14' Seaswirl Tri Hull earlier this summer with a 60 HP Evinrude Triumph (Model 60073D). Aside from the non-running motor, the boat and trailer are in excellent shape and...
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