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    1974 Evinrude 25hp Shifter linkage

    I'm replacing the cables in my old boat, was thinking about replacing these cable ends. This shifter end cant be right, Its had a Nylon locknut on a regular bolt to go through the shifter lever, the way it is you cant tighten it all the way otherwise the shifter wont be able to stroke. If...
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    Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

    I'm tired of wasting my money on these dang POS fuel bulbs from walmart. I've been in the process of completely redoing my fishing rig, and figured I would check bulb for leaks or sucking in of air, well had a leak on one the crimp hose clamps. So I removed crappy clamp and replace with a good...
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    Where Can I buy a GOOD fuel bulb?

    I'm tired of wasting my money on these dang POS fuel bulbs from walmart. I've been in the process of completely redoing my fishing rig, and figured I would check bulb for leaks or sucking in of air, well had a leak on one the crimp hose clamps. So I removed crappy clamp and replace with a good...
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    Need experts opinion on gelcoat photo

    Everyone has told me that the gelcoat that I applied Tuesday with 75 to 80 degree temps is curing or cured, but I am very skeptical since I didnt get to add a layer with surfacing wax. Heres a photo of me running my finger nails back and forth across the section of the hull. Seems like it...
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    Applying Layers of Gelcoat ?

    I started last night brushing on gelcoat in big areas where I had to patch the bottom of my hull. From reading through the archives I figured this morning the gelcoat would be tacky, but is was real smooth and dry. Do I now need to scuff up the gelcoat to apply some more layers, so the gelcoat...
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    Gap between transom wood and Hull ?

    Theres a gap between the new wood for the transom and the hull on the sides. Do I need to try and fill it with something or can I just glass straight over to the hull? Heres a picture of the area. The lower peice of wood is just a 2x6 being used to apply presure across the wood.
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    Clamping transom wood to hulls' outer skin question

    I have my boat ready to start putting things back together. From what I have read in the archives, is that most people use there motor bolts to suck the new transom up agianst the skin on the hull. However my transom has no such holes, my motor just clamps onto the transom, and my transom skin...
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    Alternative to Rub Rails

    I'm not even gonna say what I did with the old aluminum ones that were on my boat before I started working on it. However since new ones are so expensive and I still need something to cover the seem for the hull and deck, I'm trying to find some alternative to this stuff. I had no idea rub rail...
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    Ordering Material to Replace Floor & Transom

    I have my hull stripped down and I figured While I was doing the prep work for the new floor I would go ahead and order my supplies. My boat is 14' x 42" at the most The Plywood Floor is actually 32" wide, then about a 5" area on each side of the floor that is the actual hull. I figuring about...
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    Flotatation foam has reached 100% absorbancy

    I was planing on fixing this old boat I've been using for fishing locally, has a few leaks and transom was weak but still was able to handle the 25 hp Evinrude that was on it. Turns out that instead of having stringers it is just filled with foam, only problem is that the foam is super...
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    Need advice on repairing old fishing boat.

    I have a old, real old 1965 Bass hustler, looks like the old skinny ranger boats. I believe the boat sits a little lower in the water than it should, due to water loging, can get hairy when other boats pass by and produce wake. I dont have the money to buy another boat right now, and most of my...
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    Lower unit seal kit, little confusion

    I bought a lower unit seal kit(I think it says gearhousing seal kit)part # 18-2684 for my 1974 25 hp Evinrude. I have everything taken apart, things seem pretty straight foward. However some of the seals in my kit dont look like the ones I pulled out, like the seal right under the impeller, it...
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    74 Evinrude 25 hp need help with part numbers

    I have been working on my old Evinrude, and recently it was pointed out to me that I was missing a link between the choke and throttle butterfly. I have purchased the link, but neither I nor the parts guy can find the piece that goes in the throttle butterfly. From what I can tell its a bushing...
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    Anyone have spark plug cross reference?

    My Evinrude is a 74 Model 25452m, the plug it has had in it was a J4C, Champion websites says it should be a J8C. I need to get 2 plugs todays but the local boat shop isnt open, is there any cross reference for those plugs, like NGK or some other brand. And does anyone know exactly what plug...
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    74 Evinrude 25 hp surging?

    I took this boat out a couple weekends ago, after it had been sitting for about 6 months. It ran great @ full throttle ran real good solid, no sputtering or anything. It also idled real good witch is something it hasent ever done very good. Last weekend I took it out and I never full throttled...
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    EvinRude 74 Model 25 HP Air Mixture screw?

    I took the boat out this morning after not running in awhile, I ran kinda spurterish, When I would full throttle it would surge like it wanted to go. So I change spark plugs and still same thing, so I came home and cleaned carb. Unfortunatly I forgot how many turn the Rich/Lean screw is from...
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    Is This A Good Deal? I Need Some advice.

    I found a 83 model 15.6 Dyna Trak, with a 115 Hp Johnson motor. This boat has depth finder at the driver seat, graph up front, trolling motor, and normal dash guages. Now for the bad stuff. Its been sitting outside in weather for 6 years i beleive. The seat wood is rottin, but doesnt bother me...
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    Ever Heard of a Neptune Motor

    A friend of mine has a Neptune Boat motor its pretty old. Model #A1 Serial #C3631A<br /><br />Any body have any info on this?
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    Dyna Track Boats?

    I have a friend that has a 15.6 foot Dyna track boat that has a alluminum hull. and a 115 johnson on it. I was wondering if these are good boats? I have never heard much about them. And cant seem to find any websites either. Thanks
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    Changed water pump, now not sure if its working

    I have a 74 evinrude 25 hp, i changed the water pump. It spray out the back, but seems like it got hot while i was testing it in the tank. Is there any way it can spray out the back without going through the heads and stuff? Reason i say it got hot is because i sprinkled some water on it and...
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