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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    With each of the coils out I get 0 ohms between the two wires on the coil itself. Then I get open loop 0L from each of the coil wires to the respective spark plug wire. Like I said previously I get open loop on each of the spark plug wires when I test them independently from one end to the...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Flywheel off and upside down with a screwdriver the magnets on one side are strong magnets on the other side are not. Correction I just realized that only one side has magnets so they seem to be fine Sorry I don't know what primaries are and how to test them. I did replace the condensers and I...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    I was able to put the missing bolts in through the coil and re-secure the plate correctly. I did set the points again correctly and tested resistance on them. I put the flywheel back on and with the open air spark tester still get nothing. I haven't set the timing yet but I can't imagine that it...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Again thanks to everybody. For your help. I pulled the plate off that has all of the ignition components on it. Underneath is a notched washer that aligns with holes in a ring below it around the crankshaft. As somebody mentioned earlier there were screws missing from the top plate that go...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Picked up an open air spark tester and same results. No spark with the main black plug disconnected and the plugs out.
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    First thank you for saying the big black plug so that the layman would understand! Lol I put the roof assembly back on and disconnected the plug but still do not seem to have spark on pull. It's very hard to pull and it's daylight so my inline spark plug tester is a little difficult to see but...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Well unfortunately life got in the way of me continuing to work on the boat until now. Jumping back in with some updates and appreciate any guidance! I put new correct condensers in but still have no spark. I'm clearly no expert so don't laugh when I ask but what are these two items? These are...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Yeah I have a feeling that somebody started working on it and then didn't complete it. The plugs look like they've never been fired. Everything here looks brand new. The coils, the condensers. I'm going to test the condensers and if they're okay put everything back together now that the points...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Filed and set the points. Whoever the previous owner was they put in new plugs and used NGK B7S and they are spotless. I'm not sure if they've ever been fired. Are those the right plugs for this? Picking up new condensers this afternoon before putting the flywheel back on to test it. Anything...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Got the flywheel off. Can't find my feeler gauge so I'm going to the store.
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Is the remote the large round plug coupler? I unplugged that and then tried to jump the solenoid from the "I" post to the starter... Is that not the right way?
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    I have a 1972 40 horsepower Evinrude (model 40253E) was on a little skiff that I just bought. Got the wiring reconnected to the ignition switch up at the console, new battery, fresh gas. Cranks over hard with the key but won't fire. I did a quick screwdriver gap jump to see if I could get any...
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    Just bought what I'm told is a 1964 Rinker roundabout - need a little help

    I bought this little boat for a song. The people I got it from believe they got it from the original owner. They never got around to doing anything with it themselves so they parted with it and I benefited. I'm told it's a 1964 but I could use some help verifying that and any other details. I...
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    Mercury 9.9 Sailmate coil arcing

    I have a 90's Mercury 9.9 Sailmate. I started hearing the sound of spark arcing while running it and now I can see and hear it. It's jumping between the posts in the picture. The wires and plugs are new. I have to check the plug gap but assuming they are set right, what would cause this? Is the...
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    8hp Johnson carb tuning float adjust help needed

    The high speed corifice is clear The gaskets don't keep the nozzle well from moving. I feel like it should be seated more tightly somehow. I used a stand of wire to clear all ports again and blew air through everything. How should the screw (in the photo) that controls the throttle be set at...
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    8hp Johnson carb tuning float adjust help needed

    I have a 8 horsepower Johnson that needed a carb rebuild after sitting. Rebuilt with no with issues but still having some trouble on the boat. I'm able to get it to idle nicely and run up a little bit but at anything more than half throttle it bogs really badly. I've got good compression on both...
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