Reply To: 1957 Evinrude 18 HP Fastwin

[Jay Meldrum]

JACQUES, ya, that line was plugged down a bit, but I feel like the bend I had created a leak on that nipple,  shortened it and tighten down the bolt at the end of the line, feel like it was working better now.  Good enough to wait a few weeks for a test run on real water.

 

PM T2, looks like all your posts came through, nice work on that rebuild!  Not to far from me, I’m out in Metro Detroit!  I’ve worked through just about everything on this engine except the main engine seals.  I have noticed a bit of sludgy oil from time to time, likely need to check that next, maybe just make it through one more season now that I have it firing in the bucket today.  If she does well out on the water I might even consider touching up the paint 😀

Thanks again all!