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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    I would not be doing anything to timing without a proper manual.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    So you were given a motor that somebody gave up on ?---Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more , yes or no?------Perhaps wires from magneto plate to the coils are swapped.-----This should be an easy fix.
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    Sure sounds like wires are crossed.----How did the motor run for you last season ?
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    Hopefully you did not apply 12 volts to the black wires.----Ignition coils do not like 12 volts.
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    Not peeing

    I cannot see how you are testing.----Water must be 8" above impeller in a test bucket.
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    Not peeing

    A 2 cylinder or 3 cylinder ?----Model # is ?
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    1990s 25 hp evinrude wont go into gear

    Remove water intake screens.----When operating the shift lever , do you see the shift rod moving up and down ?
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    Old topic. I've searched. No model # on the disc.

    Post pictures of your engine and decals on the cowling.----It is Not a frost plug.----I do believe there is a 6 digit casting number on that block.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    Taking the powerhead off ( easy job ) is likely your next step.----There is a blockage somewhere.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    Check the grommet ( top of the water tube ) in the exhaust housing.
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    1971 Evinrude fisherman, not pumping water

    On many motors the tell tale water does NOT go through the block.-----Not so on this motor.----Something simple is being overlooked.----Post picture of how you are testing this motor.
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    One for the collection 6hp Johnson

    ??---You put the motor in a position so that plug holes face the sky.----Spray some storage oil in there.
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    Key has to be " on " to get spark.----So remove one of the black wires from the key switch.----Test for spark.------I would pull the flywheel to inspect the coils , clean and set breaker points to 0.020"
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    18 hp johnson

    There must be an internal blockage.----Should not be hard to figure out.-----These are wonderfully simple motors
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    18 hp johnson

    Is the water 8" above the impeller ?
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    2000 Mercury 90hp ELPTO slide shifter part number.

    Why will it not work ?
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    18 hp johnson

    So, was the copper tube installed correctly ?
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    2000 Mercury 90hp ELPTO slide shifter part number.

    Post a picture of the part you got.
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    18 hp johnson

    If the copper tube was stuck in the pump housing you have to remove it.----First install the copper tube into the exhaust housing.----Then install the lower unit.
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    18 hp johnson

    Little cover ( 3 screws ) on top of cylinder head.----Those thermostats are often stuck open.----If it tests good why replace it ?----Yest run in a bucket with water 8" above impeller.
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