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    35hp Evinrude charge coil testing

    Hi, I have no spark on either plug of my 83 evinrude I've been gradually working through the diagnostic in the manual. All resistances have been ok and the sensor coil appears to be giving the correct AC. My question is whether conclusions can be drawn from using an ordinairy Fluke 179...
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    Is my cylinder head toast?

    Hi - following some good advice here I have stripped down the top of my 35hp '83 motor and think I have found the source of the wet bottom plug. there is a nick or groove on the top of the lower cylinder that bridges the metal part of the head gasket - looks like a previous owner has dropped it...
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    35hp cappucino plugs

    Hi , took my 35hp '83 Evinrude / 18 ft Shetland out on the cold UK sea today and yesterday and gave it some WOT and it went very well. Both times on restarting to get it on the trailer it was very rough on idle and wouldn't rev as it does normally, at higher RPMs it was fine. When I got back i...
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    tell tale volume

    Hi- Was giving my '83 35hp evinrude a go in the dustboin last night and noticed that as the engine became warm the volume from the tell-tale decreased - is this a function of a thermostat opening and lowering the pressure at the pee-hole or does it indicate a worn impellor, I plan to change it...
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    35hp mystery socket

    Hi, have just bought a 35hp 1983 Evinrude motor attached to a shetland 18ft.. Have browsed this excellent forum for many questions already (oil from the lower hole, propellor play etc) but have some queries I couldn't find answers to.. 1. there is a three pin socket on the side of the engine...
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