I am purchasing a 1967 Starcraft Suncruiser with a Mercruiser 160 in it.
Can anyone give me any tips or info on the engine and out drive.
My plans are to replace the carpet and a few touch ups but everything else is mint. Engine bay is clean, power tilt works flawless. I will change the fuel...
I am getting ready to turn my 53 bigtwin 25hp to a one line fuel system and rebuild the carb at the same time. I have replaced the coils, wires and points so ignition will be fine. I have read here and everywhere early twin evinrudes get lousy fuel economy and a friend with a 53 10hp agrees...
I am prepping my new find 1953 bigtwin25 for spring running and have finally gotten the flywheel off. I am replacing the coils, wires and dressing the points. I will be using the engine on a hydro so I will require a ignition safety tether switch. Does anyone know how to wire this up?
1-What props are available for a 1953 Bigtwin 25 HP? It came with a 3 blade-10 3/8 x 12.5.
2- What kind of speed can one expect with this engine on a 8' round nose Hydro that weighs 80 lbs?
I know no one knows for sure but I am sure people with this engine have light boats and have recorded top...
Im a new owner of a fresh rebuilt (in 1967) 25HP BigTwin. I plan to replace the fuel lines, impeller and do a carb job to be safe over the winter but have a question. I need new double lines and want to use a very small non pressure tank on my Hydro so can i instal a mikuni type two stroke fuel...