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    1977 Johnson 35 - Won't start

    https://i2.wp.com/www.maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/77-78_55HP.jpg in the 55hp version the solenoid is locally grounded and the neutral switch is in series from the key'S START post. not much to stop 12v from reacing the solenoid control prost other rtan broken wires, fuse or defctive...
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    1977 Johnson 35 - Won't start

    Don't worry they told me I was color blind at my local Telco hiring office.. not good for splicing cable pairs..... so they kept me away from fixing color coded cables/pairs :) but I still worked 30 years there :) wiring is usuall y the least of problems :) but yes it can be a...
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    1977 Johnson 35 - Won't start

    ground wires are usually black power wires are usually red sometimes purple from the switch START post so don't apply power to black wires. you have to learn to use a volt ohm meter if you plan servicing your oldy post a color photo close up of your solenoid wires. but do easy...
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    1977 Johnson 35 - Won't start

    to test the solenoid " locally" just use a pieceof wire and link the entry 12v from the battery and touch the small control post on the solenoid.... one post goes to ground so be carefull. the control post from the key is the one you needto energize. if the ground part of the solenoid...
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    1977 Johnson 35 - Won't start

    solenoid need power to close the starter circuit and be grounded first thing to check before spending $$$ is to check if volatge is presented to the solenoid with the key at start... power to the solenoid from the key may be interrupted by the neutral switch. key the key on START and...
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    Constant high pitch alarm?

    well zm are known do block inlet pipes to water filtration systems could that have invaded a long sitting engine... maybe. but check the impeller theory first :) and faztbullet comment
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    Constant high pitch alarm?

    likely blockage of water passages from a broken impeller fin or just accumulated crud. lake water or salt water engine ? ? new impeller needed and pump housing must be inspected ... if lucky any broken parts may be lodged in there.
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    Fuel pump for 6hp 6904E

    they have worked for me if you do not want to rebuild the old one with a kit has suggested. Some keep the old pumps and scavenge parts from the new one. ...mostly diaphragms. First the top layer screw cap can be orieneted any way you need. Longer mounting bolts will take care of the...
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    Is there a guide to removing the powerhead on a 93 to 07 9.9

    909... why not simply scan a few critical pages and post them.... all with learn and should store them in their own files
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    clean the suspect points with a fine emery paper and rinse with carb cleaner. check proper continuity boot to engine frame (4-8 kohms) . check continuity while rotating the mag plate in case you have a broken wire in a bend ...or did you replace them ?
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    Fuel mux for 1960 Evinrude 10HP

    1 part of oil for 24 parts of fuel is richer than 1 part of oil for 50 parts of fuel 1 part of oil for 24 parts of fuel is good for black flies...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    I am sure he meant FW....
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    see pic
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    Hmm...ok..1960 Evinrude 10hp running...

    well the motor stayed in good shape... not certain about the driver. :-)
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    98 johnson 25 hp bolt torque and sequence

    typical torques.. it is all i got you can search the web for industry torque specs by bolt size.
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Airshot... all true except for some odd reason in all my refurbs (approx 20) I can't say I ever saw strong blue sparks mostly snappy yellows which allowed my refurbs to work quite well. I'll have to check closer on the next refurb. Maybe I have been lucky the only time I ever had bad...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    the small felt pad lubricates the cam to reduce wear on the point rub block if it looks awfull or frayed... replace it and only one is used... kit provided pads may be already greased. if non available i used those sticky felt pads for furniture. cut it up and install with the...
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    Evinrude 7518 powerhead base gasket.

    the 1955 7518 base gasket look easy enough to make one if yout are really unable to find one . ask a dealer for part 303467
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    Evinrude 4 HP deluxe

    dowel on a chain works pretty good and you can't loose it :-)
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    9.5hp are fine motors. like most oldies ..fixing them is a great hobby and you can tell your friends you got yourself a good motor for less than the taxes they paid on their fancy ones that won't last as long. mine is a 1966 version
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