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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Just take the cylinder head off.----Easy to do.----Will teach you a lot.----I am a little more than 2 hrs away ( north ) from you.----Canadian side of the big lake.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    How did you check the key?---Explain in detail so you get the answers you need.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    The starter motor does NOT engage if control is in forward or reverse.----The " man overboard " safety switch kills / prevents spark if not in proper position to run.----Sorry----There are many , many people who are unaware of the simple things you need to know to start / operate an outboard motor.
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    I think I killed my TE60TLENE

    Your location ?
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    Motor turning to the left

    Is there no shop around the corner that can help you with simple issues like this ??
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    I see it has that other starter.----Still easy to take apart to dry it out and lube bushings.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    If it has the Bosch starter ?-----Those are elegantly simple to work on.----Easy to install new brushes.----I use brushes at $6.50 / kit.---Nothing to them.
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    Motor turning to the left

    It be a 2 stroke !!
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Check the reed valves.----I believe compression on that should be around 140 PSI.-----Here the cylinder head would be off in minutes to have a look.---Head gasket is cheap.----Your location?
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    ??---Neutral switch has to do with cranking the motor.----Nothing to do with preventing spark.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    Charge the battery.----Then have battery load tested.
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    There are 2 screws missing in the picture.----One empty hole in each coil.-----Maybe the ring under the magneto plate is out of position.---A novice gave up when screws did not go in or work properly.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    Need to accept the fact that starter needs to be taken apart for cleaning / drying.-----Lube the bushings.----A new set of brushes would likely be a good step to take as well.----Easy and simple to do.
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Those coils are not original.----They are new or near new.----No need to worry about them.
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    1972 Johnson 50hp 50ESL72C Questions

    There are wires to disconnect to drop the lower unit.-----Should have 7 bolts on the work bench for the lower unit to come off.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    There are no points in this motor.----If you got it running within 6 hrs or so the bearings are fine.
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Post a picture of the coils?-----Is there a part # on the coils ?----What color are the coils ?
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    Torque values

    Let us know how it idles with new reed valves.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    It appears to me it was tied to the dock.
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    Renting A Boat

    Boats are subject to wind / current in a fluid.----Boats steer by moving the stern over.----Unlike a car that steers with the front wheels on solid ground.
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