1948 Sportwin – She Lives!

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  • July 9, 2022 at 11:21 am #262715
    lindy46
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      After finally resolving all the carb issues and replacing a faulty coil, and adding my Vishay. 22uF capacitor “can stuffers”, I finally got her running! See video.

      https://youtu.be/w_ggyKprbL0

      July 9, 2022 at 12:07 pm #262716
      Bob Wight
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        US Member

        Nice job – looks and runs great!

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1955 Johnson QD-16
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1957 Evinrude 3022
        1958 Johnson QD-19
        1958 Johnson FD-12
        1959 Johnson QD-20
        1982 Evinrude 25hp

        “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
        "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

        July 9, 2022 at 4:11 pm #262728
        tinkerman
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          Good deal!! Nothing like hearing a dormant chunk of metal come to life!

          It's a jungle out there.

          July 9, 2022 at 7:31 pm #262736
          Tubs
          Participant



            I’m impressed!! Looks fantastic.
            Sounds like it’s a new one and
            the fun has just begun.
            Tubs            .

            A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

            July 10, 2022 at 7:18 am #262749
            lindy46
            Participant

              Now if I can find some lower cowls she’ll be complete.

              November 17, 2022 at 10:35 am #269118
              lindy46
              Participant

                Found the cowls. Motor complete!

                November 17, 2022 at 8:53 pm #269130
                Bob Wight
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                  US Member

                  Great job – looks out of the box new!

                  Bob

                  1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
                  1954 Johnson CD-11
                  1955 Johnson QD-16
                  1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
                  1957 Evinrude 3022
                  1958 Johnson QD-19
                  1958 Johnson FD-12
                  1959 Johnson QD-20
                  1982 Evinrude 25hp

                  “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
                  "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

                  November 18, 2022 at 5:10 am #269131
                  Monte NZ
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                    International Member

                    Well done! Looks great and goes well!

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