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    98 johnson 25 hp bolt torque and sequence

    typical torques.. it is all i got you can search the web for industry torque specs by bolt size.
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Airshot... all true except for some odd reason in all my refurbs (approx 20) I can't say I ever saw strong blue sparks mostly snappy yellows which allowed my refurbs to work quite well. I'll have to check closer on the next refurb. Maybe I have been lucky the only time I ever had bad...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    the small felt pad lubricates the cam to reduce wear on the point rub block if it looks awfull or frayed... replace it and only one is used... kit provided pads may be already greased. if non available i used those sticky felt pads for furniture. cut it up and install with the...
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    Evinrude 7518 powerhead base gasket.

    the 1955 7518 base gasket look easy enough to make one if yout are really unable to find one . ask a dealer for part 303467
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    Evinrude 4 HP deluxe

    dowel on a chain works pretty good and you can't loose it :-)
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    9.5hp are fine motors. like most oldies ..fixing them is a great hobby and you can tell your friends you got yourself a good motor for less than the taxes they paid on their fancy ones that won't last as long. mine is a 1966 version
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    .020 adjustment is less critical as long as the points open up at exactly the markings shown on the video. .020 is the guideline for manual adjustments using the cams high point when the points open up the plugs will fire at TDC (top dead center) of the piston travel. while you do...
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    Evinrude 7518 powerhead base gasket.

    try vintageoutboard.com gasket section this model may fit or be modified with an exacto knife to fit your 7518 for which the parts place does not go back beyond 1956. check out there other models
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    Evinrude 4 HP deluxe

    bummer :-(... only one model does not have it on the parts place . I had to pick the deluxe model which comes without the extra part ...???? 1989 Evinrude 4 hp E4RDHCEC all others versions have it
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    Points/condenser conversion kit

    timing..
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    if the kill wires are not grounded anywhere or touch themselves it will have no impact on ignition. "clean looking carbs" are not enough. you must check , purge, blow all passages with carb cleaner and air . float should be level with the casing when upside down do not use carb...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    ok more awake..this a.m. yes 2 blacks going under the FW are kill wires to shut down the engine. they should go to a normally open push STOP switch ! both coils look decent. ..changing condensers may help and a good clean -up on points if you do not want to spend extra $$$ see...
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    Evinrude 4 HP deluxe

    is this it tilt lock knob
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    1940 Evinrude Sportwin

    check in with the oldiesfolks at aomci ask a member forum https://www.aomci.org/resources/ask-a-member/
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    starter aside.... running involve ignition, fuel delivery, compression assuming compression is ok you will need to check fuel delivery from tank to cylinders. ....pump check , carb cleaning, filters etc... start with a complete carb clean up you will have to check each and do...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    I see a starter gear ! explains a lot
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    almost looks like somebody cut the kill wires and used the kill button as a new START button hooked-up to a solenoid ...odd .... should have no red wires on a kill button is this realy a 25902D the name plate rivets look mangled...you have #s galore for a 18hp on the cowl or a 25 hp...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    you should confirm the electricals.... condensers will go bad eventually and mess up the ignition. check your plugs to see if you have strong sparks ! depending on theresin used on you coils they may look like this btw 25902d is shown as a manual start did somebody install a...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    maybe just kill wires from the magneto I see small wire connectors where does the other ends go to beyong the connectors. If they sneak back under the mag plate they are probabaly kill wires. which normally end up on a push button kill switch or on an electric starter version they go...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    If not reversed at the coils the top plug wire should have a crimped band next to the boot markes TOP. 25902D son of RD models.. easy to service . you will have to check your GC oil for water intrusion. the impeller should be replaced
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