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    1986 Johnson 90hp...no spark....UPDATE #2

    Hi all...i recently purchased a 1988 16.5 fibretech boat with a 1986 Johnson 90hp. The engine was overheated at one time then rebuilt professionally. I recorded 120psi all across the board..give or take 1 or 2lbs. The boat/engine was not run for 3 or 4 yrs after rebuild and now has no spark. The...
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    1977 70hp evinrude fuel milage

    i finally got my new power pack installed and have a boat on the water thanks to this forum. I went into a fast flowing river and fished for perhaps 4hrs all the time on idle as i lost my anchor on a large pile of rocks and debris. I burned 22lt. of fuel or 5 gal. just idling.....im mixed @50:1...
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    what quality oil for 1977 evinrude 70hp

    just wondering what a good quality oil is for my outboard engine....im in Canada...eh
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    DVA tester..can i use an older needle tester?

    I thought i read somewhere that if i did not have a DVA tester i could use an older needle styled meter? I cannot seem to find where i read this...sorry
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    Is this aluminum boat repairable...usable

    The fellow that has this boat claims there is no leaks....it was in a storm and i am considering either trying to repair it or using the boat as is. Could the floor be removed and dolly the dents out...them seal the seam/rivets if in fact it does leak.
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    ignition.....testing procedures 1977 70hp evinrude

    boating along....engine just quit...got towed home. Tested spark...no spark on all 3 cyl. I got onto the CDI website and it stated to check for oil coming from area near stator......sure enough a coat of light oil leaking from stator area below flywheel on engine block. I went ahead and ordered...
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    1977 evinrude stator change out.....help...questions

    Had to get towed back....did some testing and found i think i need a new stator. Just wondering if there is a "how to" somewhere on here. Just need to know whats involved before i get going on it. Do i need to time the engine after? Does the flywheel go back on the exact same position with a...
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    1977 70hp evinrude dead spot

    This 70hp (ser. # 70773/70779) starts good and goes like the dickens but when i try to throttle her up she has a dead spot before mid throttle point. It seems once i get past that dead spot she real takes off and performs just perfect. The previous owner claims the carbs were just done. If you...
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    fuel tank cleaning

    I would like to keep these older metal tanks as they are aged with the boat (1977)and would like to somehow clean them along with the pick up. The bottom of the tanks look fine really. I am having an issue with my fuel bulb going flat on me when changing tanks so one of the first things to do...
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    1977 70hp evinrude fuel line attatchment issue

    I have two older metal tanks with this boat/engine. They do not have the air vent screw on top the cap so i have to loosen the fuel cap a half turn or this engine will die. Another thing i have noticed is the fuel bulb seems like its being sucked up and not full looking but yet there is fuel in...
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    swap question....?

    will a 1992 evinrude (70hp)... (powerhead only)...swap with a 1977 of the same hp. thanks
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    50:1 but runs better with less oil....1977 evinrude 70hp

    I was having some issues with this engine with stalling at low idle etc. I then decided to try lowering the mixing ration of the oil and low and behold, she runs much better and does not bog out of the hole. Also does not stall while at idle. I have the correct plugs installed and gapped...
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    need info on drilling out jets/install larger jets

    after much research i still am unable to find any info on how to drill out jets on this 1977 70hp evinrude. Model 70EL77S. I have heard that some earlier evinrudes had to have the jets drilled and resized but have yet to find any info on this particular yr. and model of motor. thanks
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    spark plug wire selection

    Do i need to buy specific marine spark plug wires or will any plug wire from any automotive parts distributor suffice for my 1977 70hp engine?
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    1977 evinrude 70 hp...spark plug wires...replaceable?

    are these spark plug wires replaceable without changing the coils/wires?
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    Joe Reeves WOT timing proceedure...spark tester???

    was going to try timing my engine. Following the Reeves timing proceedure in the top secret files. Just wondering what a spark tester consists of and how do i rig it? Is this spark tester a tool i have to purchase or is it something i make up myself?
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    engine running cool.....poor idle....great wot

    1977..70hp evenrude. model #70773/70779 this engine has been giving me grief since i bought it used. Works great at full speed and almost everywhere in between but fails to stay idling or trolling speed. I coughs and spits and dies while at low idle either in nuetral or moving. I read on here...
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    another tell tale question.......location on earlier rude

    The bulletin was specific to 1985 through to 1994. So...if mine is a 1977 model of 70hp, can/should i drill on top the motor next to the lifting eye as seen in the photo in the bulletin as well? thanks
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    70hp throttle spring location ? see picture

    you see ive marked the spring in mention with an arrow in two locations. I am wondering if the end of this spring is supposed to be hooked under so that the spring is loaded. it seems to me this spring is just flopping back and forth. I am having major issues with throttling up once the engine...
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    70hp throttle spring location ? Pic

    you see by the pics that I have arrowed the spring in mention. I am wondering if the end of this spring is in the correct location. Should it not be hooked behind something so that its loading the springs tention? I am having issues with throttling up once the motor is running. The engine just...
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