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    1969 johnson 25hp outboard no spark

    please refer to previous post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=510947 was a good video and answered some questions but still have no spark coils check good replaced the plug wires even though the showed good continuity new points and condensers set points at .020 and new spark plugs...
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    1969 johnson 25hp outboard no spark

    i've looked under the johnson outboard heading for tips but haven't found anything that seems to help so here is what i have done, checked all wiring from coils condenser and kill button all test good for continuity the ones i can test all look good no kinks or breaks with the ignition system...
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    1984 bayliner capri 85 hp force outboard ignition switch question

    i can start the motor by jumping the starter selonoid but i get nothing from the ignition switch not sure how to test it to see if the switch is sending a signal the switch works the choke ok but you hold (push) down on the key to activate the choke and then when i turn the key to the start or...
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    another omc merc swap ?????

    good day to all first time posting so here goes 1989 bayliner Capri had a 2.3 and omc cobra has nothing in it now was wondering what kind of issues there are to put a merc drive and Chevy 4.3 in it have access to a merc alpha equipped boat bluewater has no engine but all else seems to be there...
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    1989 bluewater 4.3l mercruiser water in oil

    looking at this boat owner didn't winterize and now both exhaust manifolds are cracked externally don't know if they are internally also pushed freeze plug out of engine below head an right side if you are facing the front of the engine there is water in the oil also what would be best way to...
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