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1962 Evinrude 18hp- Compression Tests
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Yeah good point about fuel source. I wonder what the best way to test that is? And for remaining fuel left behind throughout the entire...
Mar 22, 2024
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sounds good, thank you @thill and @airshot. Yeah the manual says run 25:1 for first 10 hours and then 50:1 thereafter. Which is a...
Mar 22, 2024
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1962 18hp Evinrude- is the thermostat working?
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Oh cool! Great to know. Thanks!
Mar 22, 2024
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1962 18hp Evinrude- is the thermostat working?
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Great to know, cleared up my confusion! I appreciate it! I will report back with results
Mar 21, 2024
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1962 Evinrude 18hp- Compression Tests
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Oh good point. Yes rings/pistons have under 30mins so far
Mar 20, 2024
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1962 Evinrude 18hp- Compression Tests
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Haha less of a “repair” thread. Ill still run it stress free. More so curious
Mar 19, 2024
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Good morning! This 18hp has 2x cylinders. I tested compression after a few mins of the engine running to get an accurate "wet test". Top...
Mar 19, 2024
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1962 18hp Evinrude- is the thermostat working?
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Oh wow so there really isnt any water exiting to verify if thermostat works? Just simply measure temps with an infrared thermometer...
Mar 18, 2024
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Here is the exhaust water flow:
Mar 18, 2024
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1962 18hp Evinrude- is the thermostat working?
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*update- this is the thermostat I ordered off MarineEngine, its an OMC part: 5005440 - Thermostat, 143 Degrees. Ill have to shoot the...
Mar 18, 2024
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immediately warm, and stayed throughout use? Or eventually shifted between hot/cold as the thermostat opened/closed?
Mar 18, 2024
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Hi LDUBS thank you for your response. It is comforting to hear that my situation is similar elsewhere. I know on these old outboards...
Mar 18, 2024
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Hi there, new thermostat and water pump. Water shoots out the exhaust on startup and while idling but temperature is warm to the touch...
Mar 18, 2024
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