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    1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark.

    great news... thanks for your feedback don't forget to oil the small pad :-) fyi..
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    TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION

    ever notice car lights and radios while staring the car...same thing happens here
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    TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION

    you can McGiver anything if it handles the load and poses no risks of overload
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    25hp Evinrude Etec Won't Throttle-Up

    couple type errors.. :-( above .... EMM surveillance does NOT see everything that can be wrong but it tells you what is OK by not flagging problems !! Multiple sensors can pick up things like electrical parameters exceeded or siimply out of specs like shorted or open injectors, coils...
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    25hp Evinrude Etec Won't Throttle-Up

    here is one search result (example) don't panic... great motors ...... just work methodically https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BAQLd2i43h30MTOuWJ0-T6_DO9wX5yK5MzOOunwzUk/edit...
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    25hp Evinrude Etec Won't Throttle-Up

    You may want to visit and consult with experts on the ETEC owners board it also has a great search engine for problem solving :-) https://www.etecownersgroup.com/latest
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    25hp Evinrude Etec Won't Throttle-Up

    no carbs in ETECs ... fuel injected engines. if it won't throttle up, you need to find out why using EV diagnostic software to check fault codes..( a necessity for these complex machines) EMM surveillance does see SEE everything that can be wrong but it tells you what is OK !! Sensors do...
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    BRP outboard old but funny

    nothing beats simplicity... jw cd ad qd fds all great technology that can always get you back like a 2 prop plane "
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    1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark.

    actually that generation of coils does not crack like the ones from the 1950s.... (see picture)..... if there are no obvious defects ( cracks) one should look elswhere . investing in condensers may be more timely. some of the newer "non OEM" 20$ coils will sometimes leave me suspicious...
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    1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark.

    common magneto for ages start by just cleaning up the points with 200 grit paper then clean wih carb cleaner or acetone and retry. your coils are the newer kind and should show no cracks whatsoever. rotate & set the rub block on the points cam at the highest point and check or...
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    2003 Johnson J70PL4STC 70 hp Outboard no start

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    Restoring my Johnson 6r72d

    https://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_6hp.htm https://www.leeroysramblings.com/johnson_magneto.htm and lots of info on utube if you search has indicated these are the best little kickers for back-up and trolling good find ! but don't overspend $$$ it may be best to find another donnor...
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    What kind of oil should I use

    topic here is for a 4 stroke isn,t it ? 2 stroke oil is for 2 stroke engines and mixed in the fuel in the tank or vro .
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    Is it my PC, cookies, IP address or...

    This site..... flashing with all those sexy pop-ups ??? some fringe on bad taste.
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    Tilt Pin Replacement for 1987 Johnson 15 HP

    regular preventive maintenance ( grease) should take care of things for the next 38 years or even longer ! .
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