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    70hp 1988 Evinrude (sometimes) doesn’t start

    Thanks for the reply, please see responses below: Agree that compression is low, but I was under the impression that engine would still fire above 60psi. It is confusing that motor will run roughly every other day tested - I would expect compression issues would be consistent Spark does jump...
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    70hp 1988 Evinrude (sometimes) doesn’t start

    An update: Today I tested spark plugs with in line tool and all 3 show spark with no firing from engine. Compression was checked (cold) and all three are 75psi. Starter spray was sprayed into spark plug holes, air intake, and carbs (separately) and engine would not fire at all. Fuel lines were...
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    70hp 1988 Evinrude (sometimes) doesn’t start

    I am having primarily starting issues with the outboard (E70TLCCA). The first day of the season, the motor cut out at full throttle and I had to be towed in. Since then, ran well for 2 additional days (3 hours runtime each day. The next time out the motor would not start at all. Today I went to...
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