Recent content by bloodymalibu

  1. B

    1969 85hp fouling points, misfiring on right 2 cylinders

    Hi, I have a 1969 85hp Evinrude. The points were replaced at some point, IIRC with Sierra-brand parts from Napa. I have them gapped at 0.010 per the instructions cast into the top of the motor next to the points. Two problems: 1) The points foul up completely every time the boat sits for a...
  2. B

    1989 218 Cuddy

    Hi, A friend of mine is selling a 1989 218 Cuddy for $4000. Has spent most of its life covered on the trailer and I seriously doubt it has ever seen saltwater use. I am totally ignorant of the Sunbird brand, and I am used to much smaller boats and V4 OMC outboards. I don't know much about this...
  3. B

    Best way to flush Selectric L/U (1969 85hp)

    Hello everyone,<br />I have a 1969 85hp Evinrude with Selectric shift. For years, I have had problems with it not wanting to shift from forward back into neutral after the motor warms up. I switched from cheap oil back to OMC Premium, and the situation improved a bit. I am planning a lower unit...
  4. B

    Distributor and points keep fouling ('69 85hp Evinrude)

    Hello,<br />My 1969 85hp Evinrude keeps fouling the distributor and points. Looks like I might have the points straightened out for now, but this black junk keeps fouling the distributor electrodes and causing misfire. I have tried cleaning it several times and swapping it out with a spare to no...
  5. B

    '69 85hp V4 breaker points NLA-- where to find?

    The breaker points for my '69 85hp V4 Evinrude are NLA. What are my options here? Is there a source other than Ebay (no help there) where I might be able to find them? Are there any other part numbers that are somehow compatible?<br /><br />In the meantime, I will try to file/adjust the old...
  6. B

    '69 Evinrude 85hp, no spark on 2 & 4

    Hello,<br />Once again I bring another Evinrude gremlin to this great forum. Got a 1969 Evinrude, 85hp: won't start, has no spark on 2 and 4 (I think that's right-- both left-hand cylinders, don't have the boat with me right now), but good spark on 1 & 3. History: last summer, I replaced the...
See more
Top