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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    7mm metallic strand core ...copper is best but metallic is metallic and 2 feet will just add 1-2 ohms at worst (won'T slow down 10,000+ volts to the plugs .. did you download the Johnson service manual where all this is explained and extensively covered on utubes. the small tab is...
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    Going from 25 hp to 35 hp

    old motor with low compression or newer engine ? post compression #s
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    Fixed but nervous

    if it works don't fix it any further. keep all connections clean and tight inclusing all cable crimps...incl. the battery !
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    Need some assistance with J60PLEEB (Johnson 60)

    OMC ...simple google look ups can help https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outboard_Marine_Corporation
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    Need some assistance with J60PLEEB (Johnson 60)

    this book may help see manual 1990-2001 Evinrude service manual https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-pyBmXzRaZ16y9sJ1QkSfjnBGwA-HzsB not a johnson book but it may help depending on problem to be solved download from the link provided... 1990-2001 Evinrude service manua lbook is at...
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    1959 Johnson Sea-Horse 3 Model JW-15

    you should start your own post. points are .020 coils may be cracked and bad condensers basic stuff http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Evinrude%203%20HP%20Lightwin%20Outboard%20Boat%20Motor/Evinrude%20Johnson%203%20HP%201952-1967%20Carburetor%20Tune-UP.htm...
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    J40ELCR WOT needs key pushed and released for full power

    happy days... great thanks for your feedback
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    Water leak at lower unit - 1977 70 hp evinrude

    see post #8 posting pics does not work for now.
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    http://pochefamily.org/outboard/Coils.htm you can get a digital meter with auto-ranging but see Poche document to understand the process process. visit utubes on how to use a meter YOU MUST HAVE 4-8Kohm from the HV pin to either primary
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    Water leak at lower unit - 1977 70 hp evinrude

    14 year old post.... best not to revive old stuff....start a new topic (site policy !)
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    Bottom cylinder sounds bad 1997 evinrude 3 cylinder

    see what happens when you hit the sac late & flip from one site to the other ...:-(
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    suggest you download this book...it covers magneto set ups on most oldys but not the 4hp... yet they are basically the same set up wise. for 20$ you can't get a better manual. download and print & bind locally https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm coil...
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    J40ELCR WOT needs key pushed and released for full power

    your high speed jets on the bottom of the carbs are likely plugged a bit. behind the bottom bolts. blow out with carb cleaner and air blasts the carbs are very basic . while in there make certain the low speed side channel circuit is properly flushed out (small side orifice sends...
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    Bottom cylinder sounds bad 1997 evinrude 3 cylinder

    this site is fo ETEC engines ( fuel injected) try IBOATS community https://forums.iboats.com/forum/johnson-evinrude-outboards.26/
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    the cam's index mark under the FW must be just touching the carb's throttle cam follower bar or roller at the START position this leaves the throttle plate mostly closed allowing fuel-air to be extracted from the carb's top " low speed" fuel chamber . the choke can provide extra...
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    2000 Evinrude Ficht 90 Check Engine Light On

    so which LED comes on the tach display . to service FICHT and ETECs you realy should get a copy of EV diagnostic 5.9 and run it on a W10 laptop to read fault codes Check engine can be several things incl low oil... sect 3-18 in the 2002 book lists most CHECK ENGINE conditions which WILL...
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    did you inspect and refurbush all telectrical on this 4hp ... simple job change coils if cracked or black spotted by arcing, condensers, plug wires 7mm solid strand copper wires and boots plugs etc... adjust timing & sync the trottle cam plate follower
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    69 hydroelectric johnson 60hp. Starts in reverse.

    why not just apply B+ and Grd on blue-green see how it turns then revers polarity and see how it truns the remove power to the lu see how it goes in defaulut if all ok problem is top side not LU
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    J40ELCR WOT needs key pushed and released for full power

    I agree yet nuts and bolts and carb cleaning may just involve a can of carb spray.. if gaskets are saved. ... But it could be a mine field to a newbie. Aside from needles...replaced by a simpler HS jet and LS orifice that carb looks like most oldies carbs . OP will have to decide...
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    J40ELCR WOT needs key pushed and released for full power

    see it title !! :-)
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