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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Ignition coil is the cheaper item to try next.----You will get spark after everything is new.
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    1975 Mercury 115 EL OB w/ Controls value?

    Demand in your local area determines what you can get for it.-----Ability to get repairs from a shop determines the demand for older motors.----Is this an inline 6 cylinder ?
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Cranking speed has nothing to do with making the spark on that motor.----Checked the rotor ?----Distributor cap ?---Likely the " amplifier " or CD module is bad.----Most of the time a new coil is suggested when replacing the amplifier.
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    A compression test is the #1 step to take in trouble shooting any outboard motor.----Simple to do.-----Could be a blown head gasket or worse.----Also test spark as it could be running on just 1 cylinder.
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    Crazy 60's or 70's 2 seater CO-V-CAT

    That boat will not go 47 MPH with the 25 HP sportster.
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    Near new old 1996 Mercury 115

    Fact is that many folks want things they can diagnose and repair themselves.----Not every one has the " haulover inlet " center console budget.
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    It seems most people focus on carburetors in their first outboard fixing attempt..---What is your motor doing / not doing.?------Compression test numbers ?---Are you mixing fuel at 50:1 or relying on the automatic system.----Have you installed a new impeller ?----How did it run for you last...
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    The motor is NOT newer than a 1988 model year.----It is 86 / 87 or 88 model.----Basically all the same as far as parts are concerned.
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    Crazy 60's or 70's 2 seater CO-V-CAT

    The 33 HP was marketed from 1965 to 1970.----An excellent , simple , reliable and easy to maintain motor.---That boat would do about 30 MPH.----Your location ?----Lots of props listed on " flea-bay" I am sure.
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    Post picture of motor if original paint.
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    71 Evinrude normal compression?

    Check fuel pump diaphragm.---Might be ruptured.
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    71’ 25hp Johnson still rough running

    Put it in boiling water and see if it opens.----Then drench it in cold water and see if it closes.---Repeat as needed.
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    71’ 25hp Johnson still rough running

    ^^^^---Round of applause for above post #2----Is the thermostat installed and not stuck open ?
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    timing check

    Yes and no.-----First check the flywheel key.----If it is not sheared you can use a timing light.----But timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    No power to start motor or tilt on 48 hp Johnson

    Find the fuse in the wiring harness.---Be near the starter solenoid.----Little black rubber plug holds it.
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    1981 mercury tower of power 115

    Yes----I have a few of those " towers of power " motors.-----But I would get blisters on my typing fingers explaining where this part hooks up.----Up to you to look where the other broken pieces are.----Be an easy fix here,-----I step aside now.
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    1981 mercury tower of power 115

    Well----One close-up picture does not help YOU very much.----Post a few more pictures from a bit further away.----Sorry,---no mind readers here.
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    35HP Evinrude carb setting.

    Sorry----There is absolutely no reason for 2 stroke in good condition to stall !!----I would do a compression test first for trouble shooting and future reference.----Post your numbers.
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    Near new old 1996 Mercury 115

    Just needs one buyer.
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    1999 90 hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke mercury no power, sounds fine

    Report the results after you do the fuel pump and carburetors.----Or maybe there are some seagull feathers stuck in a reed valve.
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