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    Evinrude 1981 70hp 70tlcim - Intermittent Spark

    You now know all wiring is probably corroded. Replace 1 wire at a time to stop more erratic running. Reuse NOTHING that is still original. Very simple satisfying project. Then you will KNOW !!! It is not another wire somewhere causing problems. Enjoy. (y)
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    Info on Evinrude 115 E115TLETS

    AAAAAHHHHH My fuel injected, Turbo 1.5 liter daily Honda commuter will destroy itself. On not having a special injector oil tank and mixing it with the injected gasoline !!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHH :)
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    Painting Aluminum boat

    FOLLOW the cold weather instructions !!
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    Oil coming out of carburetor

    I give up. Too many changes happening.
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    Thread locker for permanent underwater applications

    Careful using thread lockers !! Some REQUIRE HEAT to loosen up their grip. Our normal motors SHOULD NOT need thread lockers.
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    Oil coming out of carburetor

    Do a simple carburetor float check. Start squeezing the Rubber Primer Bulb about 6 times. Post how many squeezes you were able to do. Do not do more than 6 times.
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    Oil coming out of carburetor

    See if it fills up again. Sounds like a stuck open carburetor float.
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    Oil coming out of carburetor

    Oil level on fully inserted oil dipstick ? ?
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    1925 Remington model 12 refurb

    I always remove ALL wood and plastic pieces from the weapon. 2 reasons. Prevent steel cleaners and finishes from staining the wood. Prevent wood cleaners, sanding spots, and refinishing from attacking or spotting the metal.
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    bravo III milky oil but holds pressure for days

    A 1 time leak ? Might have been a piece of fishline. Remove the prop & thrust washer. See if ANY smeared fishline is melted against the bearing surface. If yes? Post back about it.
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    Possible water intrusion or lean sneeze?

    Do a Compression Test of both cylinders pressure. The bottom cylinder has the problem always. Is the bottom ignition spark in trouble ? Wire, connector, coil. Or is the Reed Valve Assembly of the bottom cylinder damaged ?
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    Impeller Job - Mating Surface Corrosion

    I wipe off oils and other stuff with alcohol or Acetone. Then use a fat tipped Magic Marker or Sharpie pen to coat the surface. It dries almost instantly. Start the first light filing to see how flat the surfaces are. Repeat as needed.
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    I have friends that weigh 250 #. We jump up and down to get on plane ? :rolleyes:
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    80th Anniversary of the Battle of The Bulge

    If we stayed out ? We would all be speaking Russian by now.
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    Random

    Post # 14 is a photo of the hardware in a up scale Hardware Store. :)
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    Yamaha cavitation plate repair

    ONLY by a very experienced Marine Aluminum housing welder. Only 1 in my boating area. Steel & Iron people need not attempt the repair. Been there with them. (n)
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    I want to add a third toon of smaller diameter

    Clean out the fireplace. Make ready.
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    Impeller Job - Mating Surface Corrosion

    Are Marine Drive Train Engineers really a bunch of Sadists ?
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    Please be safe and don't forget to use your venting blower when fueling.

    I keep trying harder. :unsure:
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Size will ALWAYS win in approaching bad weather !! Especially if you MUST run into it. All the way home / dock. Been there many times. Keep the bigger boat and motor !! (y)
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