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  1. K

    motor guestion

    I have a 1432 Lowe jon boat..I installed a deck over most of the useable space..The 18 Hp [long shaft ] is to long to push the boat this up in the front with out going on over. I have raised the motor3 or 4 inches by buying a jack plate with a 3 inch set back....Now boat sitting level on the...
  2. K

    hydro-foil

    I found an old stingray hydro foil that I installed on a 1994 Evinrude 90 GT to get me on plane quicker..Worked great. Just fooling around last night I installed it on my 1969- 18 hp Evinrude .My question is will this "foil" have any adverse effects on my little 18 hp motor ? like overheating...
  3. K

    trouble shooting help

    When I relocated my accessories battery up front for weight distribution I noticed that my battery drained out in a couple of days.All that is attached to it is my trolling motor [I pull the plug when not in use] ,sonar [again power is switched off when not in use] ,power outlet and bilge pump...
  4. K

    18 hp /69fastwin steering????

    Hello to all.....While working to get this old motor up and running, I found a round hole just below the elbow that looks like a slot for a screwdriver...I tried to turn it with a S.D. but not very hard...Anyone have any ideas?? Also is this grip supposed to return to a shift [or idle]...
  5. K

    DIY shifting rod update

    about a week ago I saw a picture of a shifting rod that was home made and eliminated turning around to have to shift. I am almost sure I saw it here but I am not positive..Does anyone remember see the post?? ..There was also a comment about heating a 3/4 in PVC and slipping it over the lever...
  6. K

    1969 Evinrude 18hp tiller

    I've got this 69 fastwin that I've had about six years. I only used it once and I don't remember if it worked ok or not...Anyway now after changing the plugs and getting new gas for it ,it fired up on only the second try.. The motor runs smooth but a little high rpm for idle [ I think ].Anyway...
  7. K

    outriggers for jon boat

    Has anyone ever tried to make outriggers for their jon boat? I built a deck that makes my Lowes 1436 a bit tipsy when I stand or move around quickly As long as i'm sitting I'm good . Any ideas or other suggestions????? Thanks for your time Ken ps.I'm not sure outriggers the correct term...
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