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    98 dt25- fuel leak at motor fuel connection

    Just picked up a 1998 dt25. I tried to pump gas through the primer bulb and I had a huge leak where fuel line connects at motor, not the gas tank! The bulb is not leaking but the fuel line connection is! would this cause a no start? Do I need a new fuel line connection or is there supposed to...
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    Johnson gt150.. long shaft or short shaft.. estimated value if running

    Found a johnson gt150 running, how can i tell if its long or short shaft. Its on a bass boat right now, so I'm assuming its a short shaft. Guy said its about 20" what would be a good price for this if its a long shaft? Brand new prop as well. Can anyone tell me if I should stay away? I would...
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    1965 Evinrude 40HP nothing from keystart after removal from boat

    Hello all, on this 1965 evinrude 40hp after removing it from the boat I am getting nothing from the keystart? for testing purposes I was able to jump the relay and get the motor to start but the key is not even giving a click from the starter solenoid. There were 2-3 lights mounted in the wire...
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    assembling 1965 evinrude big twin impeller...

    Assembling a 1965 evinrude 40hp. I had a few bolts replaced with a helicoil! Is the new impeller supposed to fit in the impeller housing easily? it seems like the impeller housing doesn't want to slip over the housing? Should I be using any grease on the impeller or leaf plate? Is the...
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    1965 evinrude 40hp.... 1988 bluefin sportsman

    I picked up below for less than $400. the boat is setup for hydraulic steering. Is it possible to use a 1965 Evinrude on this? can this motor only work with pulley style steering?
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    1965 evinrude. bolt replacements for impeller housing and rear cowl

    Good day all. Do i need original bolts or can I use zinc or something else? Originals are expensive and so soft. Trying to find bolt replacements for a 1965 impeller housing, impeller housing cap and rear lower motor cover. Below pictures are of some needed. I have part numbers which...
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    65 impeller. Corrosion. broken bolt syndrome. am I okay?

    So after breaking a number of studs today I got to the impeller. Overall, I don't know if it was worth replacing. You can be the judge. Is the housing reusable? I will be putting a new impeller in. I have to drill and tap one of the bolts for the impeller housing. I couldn't get it out ;(...
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    65 evinrude impeller....electric shift removal

    Please see below pictures, what do I have to remove to drop lower unit, can i just pull this part out? Does the boat have to be in forward to slide this unit out? Electric shift 1965 evinrude 40hp. I also broke off a few screws that hold lower cowl on. Does anyone know what I should replace with?
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    1960 Starcraft... Is it worth keeping

    Hello All I received the below for free. Please let me know if this is worth keeping or selling or just downright dangerous and should be trashed. It was a package boat, trailer, motor.
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    65 Evinrude Impeller - didn’t see peeing

    Hello all, I have been able to run my 1965 Evinrude 40hp in barrel. I noticed the 2 pee holes have water residue around them but I didn’t see what peeing from them. Is it supposed to be a stream? I am worried I ran motor and didn’t get proper cooling. What should I do? Pull lower unit and...
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    65 Evinrude Residue on Lower Unit after Running

    Good Day All, Please see below pictures and describe what could cause this? I plan on getting a new impeller and changing lower unit oil. The hole circled seemed to have alot of residue come out. The motor sat for years. Does anyone know where to find type c lower unit oil for electric shift...
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    65 Evinrude 40hp nothing from key start

    I was able to get my 1965 Evinrude 40hp running by jumping starter solenoid. I have a brand new replacement ignition switch and starter solenoid and I get no response from keystart. Not even a click from the solenoid. I cleaned almost all terminals. i have a wiring diagram, what should I do...
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    65 evinrude bendix gear .

    Starter was getting stuck while engaging. The part circled doesn't move up or down but it does spin. Should this part be free moving? The gear moves up and down on grooves but part circled does not move.
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    65 EVINRUDE 40hp Battery/Starter. Fired Up after 15 years!

    My old f150 is having a hard time turning the starter motor, I was using the truck to jumpstart. Anyone know cranking amps needed? The motor fired up today ! Thanks for everyone's help. -For a 1965 Evinrude 40hp what battery do I need? -When I pumped gas it started to leak out of front carb...
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    65 Evinride 40 Float Height

    Hello all, for a 1965 evinrude 40hp big twin. I am told float level should be between 28.575-41.275 can anymore confirm? Mine measures 44mm! Right now the float when held in correct position opens so much the float needle falls out. From the manual the stock design did not include a float...
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