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    Spark or No Spark?

    That’s what I’m trying to determine. I believe fuel is reaching cylinders, since, at times, the plugs get wet if I use enrichment too frequently. Btw, enrichment valve has been rebuilt with new seals and is operating. My question is: Will a weak spark fire the engine on fuel, and/or why the...
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    Spark or No Spark?

    Btw, I guess I misunderstood the intent of your message….”RIP.” Please explain.
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    Spark or No Spark?

    Thanks for your question. Currently, the motor won’t run, but will fire on starting fluid…..not on fuel mixture….sprayed into carb throats. Long story short, thinking I have overlooked something or simply messed-up along the way, I decided to re-initiate troubleshooting sequence from the...
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    Spark or No Spark?

    New CDI Electronics. The old was fried. Also replaced (damaged) original flywheel. Yes, it’s the correct (60 deg Looper) flywheel.
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    Spark or No Spark?

    Have done that for past 3 years. Looking for SPECIFIC response to my query regarding spark arc length That is: is a 3/8” arc considered NO SPARK in reference to the ‘Troubleshooting Sequence Cart,” especially in consideration that the manual specifies a 7/16” arc. If interested, please refer...
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    Spark or No Spark?

    Champions QL78YC brand new set to .030” gap. Even tried two different sets of new plugs. Also installed new (gray) Evinrude plug wires. New coils, new power pack, new regulator/rectifier, new optical sensor, new stator, new (used) flywheel. Used Evinrude / BRM parts when available.
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    Spark or No Spark?

    I have a 1996 Evinrude 150 hp 60 degree (Looper) engine. Simple question: OMC manual states that output test Ignition spark should arc 7/16”.on spark tester. If spark will only jump 3/8” on spark tester on port bank cylinders and no spark on starboard bank cylinders, in accordance with the...
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    Final comment: it’s been commented on this site, and others, that members often fail to state the results of their attempts with repair issues; thereby failing to extend their findings, which may be helpful to others. That said, I offer the following. I disassembled / reassembled control unit 4...
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    AS a follow-up, my wife miracously found the lost ball bearing. I inserted into what I believe to be the correct position (shift lever cam and driveshaft/plate support). After reassembling the control 3 times, I can’t get the shift lever to function properly. The throttle parts work nicely, but...
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    Chris, thanks for your reply. Your correct; my Evinrude employs two cables. I connected cables and reinstalled Control unit earlier today, PRIOR TO reading your message. Throttle operation worked as intended, gear selector did not. Not certain if I installed the gear (shift) cable...
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    Thanks, Scott. So I have learned. Mine is the "push-in" button type. Reassembled and (almost) installed control yesterday. Ran out of time to complete. I marked the control cables for positioning, but markings rubbed off during install. Need to determine correct positions of cable...
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    Chris, thank you for your reply.
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    I have an original ‘96 OMC remote control for a ‘96 Evinrude 150. V6. I’m unable to rev motor in neutral. All other remote control functions work as intended. I have performed link & synch (for other reasons) and cable adjustments per manual. Not familiar with outboard remote controls. There is...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    You remind me of a very close friend I met while in the Army (1967-1969). After Vietnam, I requested a transfer to Germany. While there, I rented an apartment off-base, and purchased on old '55 VW Bug. It didn't run all that well, but I thought I could make adequate repairs to provide a local...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Racerone, You obviously have a lot of experience with these motors. Are you a trained tech or self-taught? Regardless, and for what's it's worth, I'm VERY impressed with your knowledge....and thankful for sharing it. Again, I was told yesterday by a local dealer (and others), the problem with...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    WOW! What a relief to learn that! I guess my new course will be to the lean fuel delivery issue!! I wish I could repay you (and others) for your help. Thanks again and again.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    I want to say; regardless if I can get this motor operating correctly, I am VERY, VERY appreciative of the response I've received. Likely, most boaters have experienced the same or similar frustrations. That said, the response from this website and THT has been exemplary....particularly from...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    I just replied to Racerone. Based upon what you both have said, I can rule out low compression as a source of the problem. Compression was 90 psi in all cylinders. It seems the problem is strongly pointing to lean fuel delivery. Btw, I seated my carb seals in the exact same manner as you...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Racerone, Thank you for telling me that. I guess I'm still thinking 4-cycle, as in valves. What initiates the Quickstart cycle? Is it strictly controlled by engine temp? So, from what you have said, the problem is pointing more and more to a lean condition. Do you agree? If so, I'll again...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    The following are the latest attempts to obtain a normal idle. For the third time, I retraced my steps at synchronizing carbs and linkages. Per manual procedure, I re-checked timing pointer. It was right on. I checked throttle plates and synchronized carbs linkages. I set low idle and high...
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