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FYI. Took starter apart and cleaned and lubed it. Voltage improved to 120 Vdc. Still no spark. Found an old post that said to open the cannon connector to the front of the boat. Fired right up!!!!
I had the “kill” wire undone so I don’t know what the issue is. New problem, new search.
I have been fighting the same issue. New cd pack, new coils, new spark plugs. Both sensors test ok, stator ohms good. Low voltage from stator. The one thing I hadnt done was open the big plug to the remote control. When I did that it fired immediately. I had removed the kill wire. I now need...
I recently bought a 1975 85hp Evinrude with no spark. Compression is good and spins freely. I have the CDI troubleshooting guide and a top of the line test meter (true rms with peak hold).
So, here is the situation. Two coils tested bad, and they were all rusty and cracked. Replaced all 4. CD...
Trying to remove the outdrive. 1983 Volvo AQ270. The helmut pin doesn’t have the holes for the 1/4” x 20 bolt to remove it. Any trade secrets to get the pin out? Drill and tap and use slide hammer? Here’s what it looks like.
