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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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    1969 Evenrude 6 hp (6202M)

    A J4C gets RID of heat quicker than a J6C plug.----Nothing burns any hotter with a J6C or J8C inside the cylinder.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    Time to take starter apart for cleaning / new brushes.-----Motors need a new impeller every 5 years too.----Replace solenoid.-----Dry out control box innards if it was submerged.------Dry out steering cable as it might jam up months from now due to internal rust.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    Did a motor that was submerged ( hidden ) for 3 weeks in fresh sandy water.-----Told owners to leave it in the water till they contacted me.----Took it apart on the spot.----Every thing was packed full of sand.-----Not a sign of corrosion anywhere !!----Put it together and had it running.----But...
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