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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    Put a 12 volt battery negative to the engine block.-----Put 12 volts to green wire.----Prop should turn clockwise with slight drag.-----Lock up turning counter clockwise.----Repeat test for blue wire.----Should be opposite of course.
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    1984 Wellcraft 248 Sporstman Restore

    Perhaps that boat is now better / stronger than when it left the factory.
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    1984 Wellcraft 248 Sporstman Restore

    Looks to be that restored light house on south shore of Lake Erie.
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    1984 Wellcraft 248 Sporstman Restore

    The ---Wellcraft -----Brochures of those days said ---" World class boats"-------Know of one individual who had to redo transom / stringers on a 79 Scarab Sport.-----Meant to look good in the showroom.------Not really made with quality materials.
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    evinrude 115 1 cylinder dead

    Sounds like the classic broken piston rings.-----Remove that cylinder head for inspection.----I believe you will not like what you see in there.----Motor likely needs 4 O/S new pistons / rings.----Will happen to everyone of these motors !
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    battery stil good ???

    A classic case of " new motor " issues.-----A new battery is cheaper than damaging electrical stuff on new fangled motors.----But wait , is a new EMM even available for these things.----Easier to find / get parts for say an old 9.5 Evinrude
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    You will hardly notice the increase in power.
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    battery stil good ???

    Motor model # is ?
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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    Sorry-----I do not consider that to be a " clean " motor.-----Good luck with it.----Model # is ?----Serial numbers the same on swivel bracket and powerhead?
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    Starter?

    Make sure you read the fine print on your insurance policy.
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    Tachometer for 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt

    What size boat ?-----How long did trip take ?----Check fuel pump diaphragm ??
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    battery stil good ???

    Have battery load tested.
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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    The junction box also needs the voltage regulator.----Post some pictures of the powerhead.----I am too far away to provide any more help.
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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    I know those motors inside and out.----I know where to find parts.----Do not know how to post pictures.----Your location ?
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    Motors are for a 15" transom or a 20" transom.----Does this 73 4 hp have a 5" spacer between lower unit and exhaust housing ?
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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    Finding a push button shift control box may be a challenge.-----Finding a junction box with a good voltage regulator may be a challenge.----First determine if motor is going to be a runner !!
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    1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

    You can not hook up any kind of manual cable to shift this motor.----Needs 12 volts to green for forward.----And 12 volts to blue for reverse.-----Needs a working belt driven generator as well.----Your location ?------Best to do a complete evaluation before spending any beer tokens on...
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    1968 3hp Johnson

    Coils are not positioned correctly.----Very common mistake.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    The trigger unit / timer base is not bolted down in place.-----Impossible to be installed wrong.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    Use a pencil in sparkplug hole.------Mark TDC for each cylinder.------Now use timing light to see where each cylinder is firing.
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