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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    Sounds like there may be a broken wire going to or at the forward magnet.---For me it would be an easy investigation / fix.----Not sure of the contents ( tools ) in your work shop.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Those are the reed valves.-----They do not move very much ( impossible to see _ when turning flywheel by hand.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device , yes , no or no idea why that test is important ?
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    1973 Johnson 9.5hp Motor Troubleshooting

    No it can not be the issue.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads , yes or no ?
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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    So ohms read the same on both electromagnets ?----If so than maybe the tab broke off the forward spring.
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    1983 Evinrude wire locating.

    Yes --there is an overheat alarm switch.----Have you tested the overheat horn ?-----Picture of the temperature sender you have ?
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    1984 Johnson 35hp tell tale at idle

    Inspect / retorque head bolts.
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    1985 Mercury 115 tower of power

    Parts #12 and #17 might well be the issue.----These are great running engines if maintained properly.-----If it has had water sitting on bearings for a long time there could be issues with bearings.-----Depends on your level of ambition with these engines.----And a 1985 could also require huge...
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    Tune Up Specs 1973 Johnson 50HP 50ESL73R

    Checked the flywheel key ?-----Replaced water pump impeller ?----Tested the overheat horn ?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?-----Yes , those compression numbers are near normal for that motor.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Stop--Has this motor sat for 30 years ??-----I believe you can look through inspection hole in flywheel.-----Look for cracked coils.---Or just take the flywheel off ( 3 bolt puller ) time to inspect coils , clean and set points and install new condensers.
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    Low Compression, Low $ Advice

    Start saving for overhaul parts or a new motor.
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    J40TELEUC constant alarm with key on cold engine

    Overheat.----No oil ( VRO engines )----Low oil in the tank.-----High vacuum ( fuel restriction ) on those equipped with that.
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    89 Evinrude e25tecem

    Sounds like throttle plate opens too early.
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    Lightweight small outboard for remote steering

    No electric start from factory for those 6 / 7.5 / 8 HP models.-----The Mercury 7.5 / 9.8 models and the newer 6 / 8 HP is available with electric start in those years.
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    J40TELEUC constant alarm with key on cold engine

    Some buzzers have a wee electronic board.-----Sound for 2 seconds when key is turned on.----Then are supposed to turn off.
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    1985 Mercury 115 tower of power

    There is no head gasket that can leak.-----Likely an issue with exhaust covers.
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    J40TELEUC constant alarm with key on cold engine

    Perhaps the buzzer itself is defective.
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    1994 v6 problem

    Agreed---Check the shift switch.----It is found on the motor near the shift linkages.
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    Want to install tach but have an unusual outboard setup

    But the 12 pole refers to the number of pulses from a stator.----You say your motor does not have a stator ???
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    1997 90 hp service manual

    I would love to get that kind of coin for a manual.----Have to look and see if I have one for less.
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    I like the term ----" bubba repair "----That 7"X 40" aluminum plate is an obvious repair attempt !!
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