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    1969 Evinrude 85HP - No spark

    The torque value is listed at 100 / 105 FT-LBS-----I post 102 FT-LBS just to see what comments are received.-----As you must know a torque wrench measures the resistance to turning of the fastener and stretching of the crankshaft..-----Condition of the threads / surfaces makes for the variables.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    Do what you feel you have to do .
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    1977 35 horse Johnson

    You might run with a timing light to see if there is an ignition miss.-----But first check adjustment at the shift lever.------Side of the lower cowling.----And verify that both upper and lower shift rods are lined up with notches before screws are put in.
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    94 Johnson 115 wet plugs

    Maybe check that thermostats are in place and not stuck open ??---The 94 model V-4 crossflow does not show adjustable low speed mixture needles on the carburetors.----And the oily plugs might be normal with lots of low speed running.
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    1969 Evinrude 85HP - No spark

    Remove flywheel.----Use puller with 3 bolts ( 5/16-fine thread ) and clean / set points to 0.010" / clean rotor and distributor cap.-----Inspect anti-reversing spring in there.---Rotor has a key on the bottom.-----Install flywheel.------Torque nut to 102 FT-LBS.-----Test for spark.------If no...
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    1985 Johnson 90hp tach problem

    What voltage do you have on the battery at fast idle ?
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    Intermittent Starter

    Check the safety switch on the motor.--Prevents starter motor from cranking with throttle too far advanced.---Yes it will start in gear !----Switch might need cleaning.----Yes they are easy to clean.
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    1964 evinrude fisherman 5.5 running poor!

    How did it run for you last season ?-----Inspection / testing will help you.-----Do the above.------And consider water in the fuel.-----Slip clutch below the water pump could be a issue ( binding ) and robbing power.-----If you just bought it , you need to install a new impeller as...
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    Gear Oil Questions

    Agreed with the above post.-----You might forget that you put gear oil in another container.------Gear oil is cheap.------And if there is no water getting into the oil you do not have to change it every season if you run say 50 hrs.-------Many vehicles run for years and folks rarely change oil...
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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    The motor pictures in post #1 show the HOT AIR choking set-up.
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    94 Johnson 115 wet plugs

    Some state it at 2% oil.-----Or 2.6 ounces / US gallon.
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    1968 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp (midsection question)

    Depends on your location.----Lots of parts motors in my area.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    Put a 1" spacer on top of transom and test run----Then put bolts through the transom.----Holes for that are already there.
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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    Agreed it likely is a 66 model.-----Those were painted green starting in 1967 model year.-----Do a complete evaluation before spending any coins on it.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Take the motor apart.-----Do the honing.-----Do the inspection / measuring.-----Determine the cause of the failure.-----Install the latest water pump kit.-----Your " guy " will know all this.-----If he hesitates then find another guy.
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    1966 johnson 6hp condensers

    I have worked on these simple magnetos since about 1968.-----Best for you to visit ----leroysramblings-----For the crash course on this simple motor and magneto.
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    Evinrude 70 model number non existent

    CT makes it a 1983 model ----The B on the end is insignificant.------Why the concern ?
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    1966 Johnson 33 horsepower lower unit rebuild question

    The snap ring has a tapered side and must be installed the correct way !
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    1998 Evinrude 90 HP SPL Surging Mystery

    Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time.----See if spark is lost and then returns.-----Post the compression test results here.
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    1966 johnson 6hp condensers

    The factory condenser are very reliable.------What other trouble shooting was done ?----Did you install new coils , yes or no ?-----New wires threaded into the coils , yes or no ?
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