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    E-tec 40 hp

    try some chlorine mix...keep it away from carpets it may clean thing up....it works wonders on patio stuff grimy with black mildew. let it work in a few minutes whil keepng it wet . after.... a day in the sun with lots of UV can help.
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    run the engine in total darknesss...see if you have arcing anywhere
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    Weird condition Johnson 55 hp

    keep soaking... patience brings joy...
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    if you install a spark tester... the ones that flash ... you may be able to see which plugs are misfiring . you can then focus on that circuitry. plugs all good .. yes ?
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    Weird condition Johnson 55 hp

    with the left one installed and screwed down as much as possible have you tried a good hammer blow on the extractor bolt.
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    1993 Evinrude 60hp

    when I blasted the CdI it got significantly better and stopped surging. as a temporary option.... Any chance of trying the CDI it with some type of insulation from the engine heat .... something reflective or heat dissipating like a simple washer or two to reduce direct contact from...
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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    lucky man... cracked coils === >low usage usually :) with new coils ...cleaned points and probably new condensers you should be good to go .. great motors btw. btw.... hard to see if you have a oiler felt in place easy to convert to pump if you have no tank or leaky tank
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    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    get the $7.50 copy....could be a good investment. fixing the transom is a good project. if you open up the transom there are liquid products you can pour and lots of utubes to learn from. notice the extra mounting holes....??? try to keep a detailled log of hours, and expenses. It...
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    1995 Johnson 70 No Spark

    any hidden fuse you may have overlooked ...?
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    2003 Johnson hours

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    E-tec 40 hp

    EMM is the ETEC computer that controls all functions. Download yourself a manual from the google site select a year version as close as possible ex: 2010 . Everything you need to know in in there. 62% yes I troll a lot :) No oil code 38 was a chronic flaw in the early ETECS and...
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    Johnson 55 hp electric start conversion.

    ....Remember, you also need a charging kit to keep your battery powered try a solar panel to trickle charge the battery when not in use
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    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    remember when they would dunked the Rambler frames in anti-corrosion paint so it would reach all the nooks and cranies. ...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    loved my CLassic 50 45 hp years ago side issue here but... LOVED my 45hp my Classic 50 years ago... trolled all day on 5 gal and burnt 5 gal WOT :-)
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    E-tec 40 hp

    EV diagnostic sw in my case... has been mostly for observation purposes of the Engine's codes. An important aspect of EV diag. is the auto-saving of EDF engine date file in case it is ever needed in the future to change EMM or restore the EMM should something happen. it provides...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    Nice rig... congrats . TLC with a vacum , paint touch ups on nicks (I use dollar store fingernail polish at $1 a bottle... lots of colors to chosse from) & some good car wax will do wonders My 75hp gets 2 wax jobs per year ! EV diagnostics runs best on a low cost windows...
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    Engine stop when put into reverse. Evinrude 225 2002mod.

    electrically I do not think the engine cares when you go reverse what about the GC any chance a gear issue kills the engine while running at 6-700 rpms . check the magnets in the GC for chips does it die just going neutral at all or just going reverse . you indicate no fault...
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    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    I have a 2005 75hp ETEC...wonderfull machine never stranded me 10 miles from camp.... but I carry my 2 stroke kicker anytime I go 100 feet from shore.....my latest is a nice 50 year old 4hp Merc single cyl. with phase-maker ignition. it just purrs hours on end all day long all week long .
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    E-tec 40 hp

    it is critical for you to get a log dump of the memory on the EMM . Not to spoil your hopes but the history log would tell you more than just looks. it will tell you how & when the owner took care of things like clearing an overheat condition with an new impeller, getting repeat alarms...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    The early ETEC like my 2005 mixed some xd100 in the fuel line which was good to oil the HP pump & injectors it seems. They later stopped that oiling function. In effect , it is now suggested to mix some... oil in the fuel ( search Oly's brew) to oil the HP pump and prevent rusting...
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