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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    The newer distributers were like that.------I have more than 1 early Mercury magnetos and the rotor is a separate item.----Even on the 6 cylinder motors it was separate with input from 2 coils to the rotor
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    The rotor is not part of the shaft.-----It is no longer available.----The parts for these magnetos are big $$$.-----But they are well made.----Lots of used parts available.
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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    My mistake ---I guess there is only 1 brown.-----Have not worked on a 74 model in a long time.
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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    What ohm reading do you get on the stator brown to brown ?----And one brown to ground?
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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    In Canada----evinrudeparts.ca-----may offer help.
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    You have likely damaged the starter with lots of cranking.-----Some will argue .----I would take starter apart for inspection.-----Do not rush out and buy a new one !
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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    Stator for a 1974 model 50 HP is not hard to find at all.
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    1973 115 hp Johnson lower unit

    These are shifted with oil pressure assist.-----Shift to FORWARD with a down motion of the shift rod.-----Lower units from 73 to 77 V-4 will work I believe.----If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca----might be able to help.
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    1992 evinrude 15hp weird symptoms

    Have you installed a new water pump impeller ?-----Install a new diaphragm in the fuel pump.----When it is acting up pull the top wire off the sparkplug.---Will it start on the bottom cylinder ?----Repeat the test by pulling wire off the bottom cylinder.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    A visit to ---Mackinac Island----Might explain what clean transportation is.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    I used to work in a big powerplant that was considered " clean " by some.------I do not believe a coal fired powerplant is clean.-----I see the great lakes freighters bringing coal to power stations at 70,000 tons / load.-----Not clean electricity in my opinion.-----I have heard that many used...
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Can you imagine a $20,000 battery that can not be repaired.-----And nobody wants to repair this stuff either.------The liability on the fire risk in an underground garage is huge.----Insurance simply will not approve the repairs to this modern " junk " in my opinion.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Agreed---Parts for many older motors are easy to find.-----The new generations do not have knowledge of simple mechanical , reliable stuff.-----Wait till the wiring and sensors on new EV cars start to act up.----Hugely expensive repairs or " throw it away " are in the future.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    A carburetor is just a simple device that responds to the airflow in the venturi.-----If it is clean it will work just fine.-------Gaskets should be in reasonable condition and the carburetor will work for years.-----Carburetors do not fail instantly like modern sensors , computers and fuel...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Factory repair kit has the parts you need.
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    How to get my throttle roller closer to the armature/flywheel?

    Many folks are confused with throttle cam adjustment.-----To the untrained a gap between the cam and the follower just does not seem correct.-----Mot outboards in good condition run with a gap between follower and cam.
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    1980 115HP Tower of Power hydraulic steering

    I would say there is no difference between a 1980 " tower of power " and a 1985 model of the same motor.
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    1995/96 25Hp 3 cyl Evinrude running issues

    Post #2 seems to suggest that you need to install a new impeller.----Many folks are not aware that outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.-----And there are still many sellers that will fire up a motor at the end of the driveway.----No water to cool the impeller !!
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    1990 200hp firing/not fitting

    I can not hear your motor.----Checked flywheel magnets ??
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