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I purchased a boat with a 1973 115 horse Evinrude v-4, model 115393m, serial jo7839. Previous owner said he thought there was an electicical problem. When I purchased it the wiring harness was unplugged and also battery cables. I hooked everything back up, put in a battery and turned the key...
I want to add oil to lower unit. I see a place with a screw that says oil level. I tried adding oil there, but just runs back out. Is there another place that is for adding the oil to the lower case?
I'm not getting a spark on the wires on left bottom cylinder(#4) and top right cylinder (#1). The dist cap and both sets of pionts seem ok. Wires are in poor condition. I am experienced working on car engines but not outboard boat engines. What do I need to look for that would not allow spark? 2...
