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    1969 85hp Evinrude, CDI Box squeal sometimes?

    Is the Squeal normal or a sign up coming failure? It occurs during key on and cranking( sometimes)
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    I have a 1969 85hp starflite with the dual point, singe coil, distributor cap type of ignition. I have very good spark coming out of the coil(easily jumps 1/2in gap.) but with hardly jump a spark plug gap. I installed what i was told was a NOS cap and rotor and no change. If i found a few year...
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    Evinrude/Johnson gasket sealer alternative?

    I guess the Evinrude gasket sealer is no longer available, What is a good alternative for it? What does the present outboard manufactures specify?
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I checked the compression and all were 110 to 120psi. I checked the points and had champion plugs in it. I have switched to ngk and that didn't help. The engine just isn't getting to full power and then after a little bit it will start cutting in and out. Its like a fuel restriction or running...
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    Msd ignition on a 1969 85hp starflite engine?

    I have 1968 Glasspar Avalon with a 1969 85hp starflite. I have read older posts about guys putting a msd box on instead of the original amplifier box. Has anyone recently done that same thing? I was having some mis-firings and completely dying out sometimes with the original ignition. So i...
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