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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    plug wires going to the correct plugs ?? ... try switching them post mdl # old style magneto... easy to service. did you pull the flywheel to check for bad coils. did you service all the electricals 1969 condensers may be RIP....if never replaced
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    1976 Evinrude 55HP - Charging issue

    probably a fish finder... on my Humminbird years ago using a Merc 50 I had shut downs due to high voltage. I hooked-up 3 Radio SHack 12 volt regulator in parallel to give me 3 amps at a flat12volts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185769105256 never had shut downs after they were cheap in...
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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

    as per leroy's the carb on these must be real clean.... as you progress to a happy ending... you may want to check timing, electricals etc.... lots of good utubes available for you . here is one on timing and a note adjuting the cam follower...
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    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    try the screw it will stop you going to low. is everything adjusted electrical wise incl timing and carb low speed circuit
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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

    I can't see deep creep locking up things if not the GC.... something serious (internal) may have happenned ??? could the FW be snagging on a coil ?? pull it see if you can turn the crankshaft with just the nut on
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    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    did you do the electricals (all) on this engine did you adjust timing it does not seem to fire at the proper time or is hesitant (bad condensers ???) dirty points ??
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    Wide open stall, above 3/4 throttle...

    the engine looks pretty good ... no major discoloration. Don't know if you had cleaned it but that thermostat housing looks darn clean(no deposits) Engine performance may be just electricals or carb has indicated by oldbaot1. have you replaced the condensers at all ? touched up the...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    if you pulled the drive shaft and saw oil "down the hole" I would say that it was expected. Finding no loil "down the hole" would have been a dry GC :-(
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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

    the 9.5 is a somewhat low compression engine (See Leroy's) http://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_9.5.htm stop using the pull cord to much because you will strip that plastic gear on the starter $$ never jerk start it always engage the starter gear first and pull normally find out...
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    Points/condenser conversion kit

    properly installed and maintained points coils condensers work for years !
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    Shift Rod or Something Else?

    25 50 200 ???
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    Wide open stall, above 3/4 throttle...

    see picture
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    Remove Gas Plug at Carburator, Gas Tank leak, Water Pump replacement.

    fuel pump is a simple 2 bolt affair...remove and install new one if the old one is bad. OEM pumps are $100+ Amazon China pumps $25 some have had success some not. I have used several with no problems. Pump kits are available http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Rebuilding_fuelpump.htm...
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    Removal notes for a 19'77 85hp Johnson - Newbie Question

    old posts are great as a search database to access a great collection of problems and solutions to learn from. :-)
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    Removal notes for a 19'77 85hp Johnson - Newbie Question

    because brjohnson2 may not be around after 11 years to read your commrent and reviving old post is not a good habit. and he was last seen in2014...check his profile.
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    Wide open stall, above 3/4 throttle...

    just keep pumping the bulb and if it runs OK the fuel pump is likely bad ... but check cooling has uggested ... heat will kill it !
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    Removal notes for a 19'77 85hp Johnson - Newbie Question

    Seandoor ........ this thread was11 years old ... it is best to not revive or comment them. post any new question in a new topic
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    Ignition kit for 1960 Evinrude

    could is 10 have been rebranded to 9.9hp with a stencil just to stay under registration obligation for the boat ? but yes it is a 10hp around my area 10hp and up needs one to register his boat. Merc 9.8 or turtles are very popular
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    time to focus on fuel issues. looks like it can run a few initial drops of fuel then runs short (carb job should help) otherwise the ignition is flaky...try coolant spray on ignion parts while runs and if it keep running longer the coolled part is suspect.
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    Ignition kit for 1960 Evinrude

    basic old style magneto and carb ... tons of info on utube if to search a bit. most parts available at dealers if they are interested in helping you or you can order on Amazon . iboats here likely has everything you need .! you may.. slo need a gearcase rebuild kit if you have...
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