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    1978 Evinrude 140 V4 Only firing on 2 cylinders

    The XP 100 was a 115 HP marketed as a 100 HP with " extra performance " i believe.----- It is all about marketing / decals.
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    61 Sea King 40 hp need head gasket

    305206 might be the correct number.----If I have time I might look into it some more tomorrow.
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    61 Sea King 40 hp need head gasket

    there may be a slight difference in bore size
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    61 Sea King 40 hp need head gasket

    The motor was likely built by Johnson / Evinrude.----Post a picture here.----Most boat shops will help you.------There looks to be an issue finding the correct part # on web sites.
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    Ignition coil issue - 1974 Evinrude 9.9

    Replace the sparkplug boots.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    The pictures appear to be correct for a 1990 model.----What dimension do you see in the second picture , just above the bowl?-----Where did you get the idea that it has the wrong carburetor.----The first picture is a parts breakdown for a 1979 or older carburetor !!!----Why are you asking this...
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    It would be very unusual for timing to be out of adjustment.-----But you can check the timing using the timing marks on the flywheel and magneto plate.----Motor does not need to run to use those marks !!-----Yes there are timing marks.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    I would not be doing anything to timing without a proper manual.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    So you were given a motor that somebody gave up on ?---Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more , yes or no?------Perhaps wires from magneto plate to the coils are swapped.-----This should be an easy fix.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    Sure sounds like wires are crossed.----How did the motor run for you last season ?
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    Hopefully you did not apply 12 volts to the black wires.----Ignition coils do not like 12 volts.
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    Not peeing

    I cannot see how you are testing.----Water must be 8" above impeller in a test bucket.
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    Not peeing

    A 2 cylinder or 3 cylinder ?----Model # is ?
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    1990s 25 hp evinrude wont go into gear

    Remove water intake screens.----When operating the shift lever , do you see the shift rod moving up and down ?
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    Old topic. I've searched. No model # on the disc.

    Post pictures of your engine and decals on the cowling.----It is Not a frost plug.----I do believe there is a 6 digit casting number on that block.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    Taking the powerhead off ( easy job ) is likely your next step.----There is a blockage somewhere.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    Check the grommet ( top of the water tube ) in the exhaust housing.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    On many motors the tell tale water does NOT go through the block.-----Not so on this motor.----Something simple is being overlooked.----Post picture of how you are testing this motor.
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    One for the collection 6hp Johnson

    ??---You put the motor in a position so that plug holes face the sky.----Spray some storage oil in there.
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    Key has to be " on " to get spark.----So remove one of the black wires from the key switch.----Test for spark.------I would pull the flywheel to inspect the coils , clean and set breaker points to 0.020"
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