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    Embarrassing question

    Do a compression test as was specified.
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    Not peeing

    Pull this fitting off the block and start it up and see if water squirts out....I've scene them plug behind it. Also, buy an IR gun and shoot the head and see if it's overheating.
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    Ignition coil issue - 1974 Evinrude 9.9

    When checking for spark and doing compression checks your coils need to be grounded otherwise you are putting extreme pressure on them. I'm also assuming you have checked all grounds.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    I think coils are hooked up wrong....switch plug wires and I bet it fires up.
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    One for the collection 6hp Johnson

    Oil in the cylinders....spin the flywheel by hand..... possibly clean the carb.
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    1980 Evinrude 70hp Coil question, leaking clear/brown goo

    Yes, melting coils is an indication but you need to determine if your engine is running hot. Buy an IR gun and test head temperature.
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    issues with 89 30hp Evinrude

    Here's my 1985 right after I put a new fuel pump in it ...there's a service bulletin on my year to run the timing up 1/4 to 1/2 past the marks before the carbs open when doing the linc and sync....used to cough at going from idle to wot.
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    issues with 89 30hp Evinrude

    Just because it pumps water doesn't mean it's flowing around the engine. Sounds like an overheat...do not run this motor until you find out what's wrong. These are easy motors to work on.
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    issues with 89 30hp Evinrude

    Ran in salt or fresh water? Did you check head temperature with an IR gun?
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    1998 Evinrude 15 hp electric start

    Post a picture of the front of the engine.
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    Yamaha 50

    On the 40 I think it's an 87 or 84... L being the model year designation. The 50 must be a TLHU but I'm trying to get that verified....which I think equates to a 1996
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    Yamaha 50

    No it's not. The 2 pictures above are from one motor. Port and starboard side.
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    Yamaha 50

    Trying to verify years here..... Not sure why Yamaha makes it so tough. The 50 HP on the tag says 6h5L590258. 50ILHU and he was told 1996 The 40 has these tags and he thought it was an 1994. Looks like a 1984 to me, anyone know?
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    Yamaha 50

    Got a call from a friend last night and he has a 1996 Yamaha 50 HP 2 stroke with a bum gearcase. (50ilhu) he picked up this 1994 40 HP and wants me to help with swap over the lower unit. Anyone know if these two motors aren't compatible? Let me know. Thanks, Matt
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    Wont start. '89 evinrude 70hp

    Well you now know you at least have a bad plug wire. You will need a multi meter and one of these inexpensive spark jump testers.
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    Please help, no spark and so lost

    Possibly your new parts are defective and a broken wire can be time consuming to find. Take a break and when your tester arrives trouble shoot from the top until you find the culprit.
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    We raced the Evinrude 9.9 against their 9.8 on water skimmers and they always won...then my uncle showed us that the 15 cowl would fit on the 9.9 motor. They could never figure out how we could beat them!
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    Yes, they put performed them in performance unless you couldn't get them to start! Just saying.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    It only goes up a couple of inches.
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    I know, I can't believe you did that....stooped to a Merc! 😂
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