Topic: 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp Carb Problems after rebuild – Page 5

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March 28, 2018 at 12:47 am #73139
1957evinrude
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She is a beauty and running like new. They are my favorite motor.I have three of them!!!
March 28, 2018 at 1:36 am #73143
Bob Wight
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Well done – looks and runs great! Always rewarding when you can bring these old classics back to life.

Bob

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

“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."
March 28, 2018 at 4:31 am #73146
cesarp35
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Thanks guys, it sure is rewarding to see it run after all the head scratching along the way
March 28, 2018 at 10:57 am #73154
chinewalker
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You will not be able to get it properly adjusted on the idle or high speed until you get it on a boat and can do it with a proper load on the motor.

Also, get rid of the primer bulb in the line and just use the button on the tank.

Other than that, you’re well on your way! Beautiful motor! I’ve got a real soft spot for the survivors.
March 28, 2018 at 4:14 pm #73161
cesarp35
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quote Chinewalker:

You will not be able to get it properly adjusted on the idle or high speed until you get it on a boat and can do it with a proper load on the motor.

Also, get rid of the primer bulb in the line and just use the button on the tank.

Other than that, you’re well on your way! Beautiful motor! I’ve got a real soft spot for the survivors.

Yeah i don’t know why the previous owner had the primer bulb also, as the tank is in good working condition, i will remove it and just use the hose as suggested. Thanks
March 28, 2018 at 9:26 pm #73166
garry-in-michigan
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The previous owner may have had the tank mounted in the bow of the boat for better weight distribution. You are still required by law to fill a portable tank outside the boat. Built in tanks must be vented (and filled) to the outside the boat. I have seen several disasters caused by gasoline fumes in the bilge. . . 😎
March 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm #73210
cesarp35
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quote Garry in Tampa:

The previous owner may have had the tank mounted in the bow of the boat for better weight distribution. You are still required by law to fill a portable tank outside the boat. Built in tanks must be vented (and filled) to the outside the boat. I have seen several disasters caused by gasoline fumes in the bilge. . . 😎

Thanks, oh and by the way i Love your quote Gary "Living my dream because Reality is too expensive . . ." Nice, ain’t that the truth!!!
March 31, 2018 at 11:01 pm #73298
crosbyman
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saw a good one the other day

A man’s loyalty can be tested when he has everything… a woman’s loyalty can be tested when he has nothing

I did not write that one… so please don’t hang me.

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂
April 4, 2018 at 2:05 am #73432
cesarp35
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quote crosbyman:

saw a good one the other day

A man’s loyalty can be tested when he has everything… a woman’s loyalty can be tested when he has nothing

I did not write that one… so please don’t hang me.

Nice one LOL
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