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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    ok more awake..this a.m. yes 2 blacks going under the FW are kill wires to shut down the engine. they should go to a normally open push STOP switch ! both coils look decent. ..changing condensers may help and a good clean -up on points if you do not want to spend extra $$$ see...
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    Evinrude 4 HP deluxe

    is this it tilt lock knob
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    1940 Evinrude Sportwin

    check in with the oldiesfolks at aomci ask a member forum https://www.aomci.org/resources/ask-a-member/
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    starter aside.... running involve ignition, fuel delivery, compression assuming compression is ok you will need to check fuel delivery from tank to cylinders. ....pump check , carb cleaning, filters etc... start with a complete carb clean up you will have to check each and do...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    I see a starter gear ! explains a lot
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    almost looks like somebody cut the kill wires and used the kill button as a new START button hooked-up to a solenoid ...odd .... should have no red wires on a kill button is this realy a 25902D the name plate rivets look mangled...you have #s galore for a 18hp on the cowl or a 25 hp...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    you should confirm the electricals.... condensers will go bad eventually and mess up the ignition. check your plugs to see if you have strong sparks ! depending on theresin used on you coils they may look like this btw 25902d is shown as a manual start did somebody install a...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    maybe just kill wires from the magneto I see small wire connectors where does the other ends go to beyong the connectors. If they sneak back under the mag plate they are probabaly kill wires. which normally end up on a push button kill switch or on an electric starter version they go...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    If not reversed at the coils the top plug wire should have a crimped band next to the boot markes TOP. 25902D son of RD models.. easy to service . you will have to check your GC oil for water intrusion. the impeller should be replaced
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    plug wires going to the correct plugs ?? ... try switching them post mdl # old style magneto... easy to service. did you pull the flywheel to check for bad coils. did you service all the electricals 1969 condensers may be RIP....if never replaced
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    1976 Evinrude 55HP - Charging issue

    probably a fish finder... on my Humminbird years ago using a Merc 50 I had shut downs due to high voltage. I hooked-up 3 Radio SHack 12 volt regulator in parallel to give me 3 amps at a flat12volts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185769105256 never had shut downs after they were cheap in...
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    as per leroy's the carb on these must be real clean.... as you progress to a happy ending... you may want to check timing, electricals etc.... lots of good utubes available for you . here is one on timing and a note adjuting the cam follower...
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    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    try the screw it will stop you going to low. is everything adjusted electrical wise incl timing and carb low speed circuit
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    I can't see deep creep locking up things if not the GC.... something serious (internal) may have happenned ??? could the FW be snagging on a coil ?? pull it see if you can turn the crankshaft with just the nut on
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    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    did you do the electricals (all) on this engine did you adjust timing it does not seem to fire at the proper time or is hesitant (bad condensers ???) dirty points ??
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    Wide open stall, above 3/4 throttle...

    the engine looks pretty good ... no major discoloration. Don't know if you had cleaned it but that thermostat housing looks darn clean(no deposits) Engine performance may be just electricals or carb has indicated by oldbaot1. have you replaced the condensers at all ? touched up the...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    if you pulled the drive shaft and saw oil "down the hole" I would say that it was expected. Finding no loil "down the hole" would have been a dry GC :-(
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    Johnson Outboard 9.5 1973 9R73B can hardly pull start with spark plugs in but with plugs removed pulls very easy

    the 9.5 is a somewhat low compression engine (See Leroy's) http://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_9.5.htm stop using the pull cord to much because you will strip that plastic gear on the starter $$ never jerk start it always engage the starter gear first and pull normally find out...
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    Points/condenser conversion kit

    properly installed and maintained points coils condensers work for years !
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    Shift Rod or Something Else?

    25 50 200 ???
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