motor won't crank

Billy O

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Have a 1981 35hp evinrude that is getting fir at the plusgs but won't crank. gave it a small shot of starting fluid once and it sputtered but it won't do it again. Going to try to find a compression tester tomorrow. what kind of ideas do ya'll have?
 

JB

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Re: motor won't crank

Go to the Top Secret file at the top of this forum. Do "Outboard won't start".

Let us know what you find.
 

klrbruce

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Re: motor won't crank

Don't use starting fluid. It does not have lubricant in it and can quickly damage your engine..just use freshly mixed oil/gas mix.
 
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