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    Spark plug recommendations for 1973 evinrude 65 triumph.

    Caution------Do not connect 12 volts to any of the " spark making " components.-----The motor magneto generates the spark when flywheel spins over at 250 RPM or so.-----So take starter apart for inspection / ohm check on armature.-----Sounds like starter is weak and can not achieve proper...
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    Proper way to check compression ?

    Intake and exhaust ports are WIDE OPEN at the bottom of the stroke.----Cylinder is full of air then.-----Compression does not start till piston closes exhaust ports.-----When you understand how things work it is much easier to trouble shoot !!
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    Check engine alarm

    Running on 50:1 mix , not 50 / 50.
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    Engine block thread damage question

    Try----lumiweld----It will fix that.
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    Points open to .035

    Learning how simple these magnetos are is key.-----Using a meter to set breaker points opening is the simplest , best way to get maximum spark.-----The breaker points are set to open points at the right time with magnetic fields at the maximum.----This results in maximum spark voltage to jump...
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    Engine block thread damage question

    A product called----lumiweld-----Would be my choice.-----First used it in about 1981 or so.----Works well if you do some practice pieces first..
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    Points open to .035

    Points just need to be clean to show ZERO resistance.-----Set with a meter and they open at the correct time.-----Gets you maximum spark.
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    Points open to .035

    Make sure you set the front coil ( points on port side ) with #1 at TDC.--------Turn the little cam screw to get maximum opening of 0.020"-----This magneto is a wonderfully simple device.-----First used in 1950 and also installed in some1990 models.-----Or visit ----leroysramblings ---for...
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    Evinrude 25202r no spark

    Post # 51 says 30 seconds !!-----Hence post #53 gives correct action to take.
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    Evinrude 25202r no spark

    Well----After 30 seconds running dry you need a new water pump impeller NOW !
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    Engine block thread damage question

    These off shore companies are reducing the weight of new motors.----There is now no " meat " on them to make repairs.------Give me an old 2 stroke , as repairs are easy to make.----Old 2 strokes use a bit more fuel but they are just wonderful and easy to repair !!
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    Motor oil in lower unit oil

    All oil products have taken me by surprise with increasing costs.-----Some say the additives are the reason.
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    Good service manual ‘67 evinrude ?? SELOC ?

    They are useful for some aspects of motor repairs.----But they have mistakes / confusing information.-----Some say that these manuals are suitable for the little house with the 1/4 moon in the door.
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    Those tanks are far better than any plastic tanks.------Plastic is what will ruin the world !!
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    diving in

    New diaphragm is $5.33 in US funds.
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    Don't use wood.----Use a composite material.----Never worry about rot again.
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    diving in

    What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----What trouble shooting has been done ?----I have more than one example of that motor.----Do not need a manual for any repair work.----Why did you order a new fuel pump ?----Nothing goes wrong with those pumps that a new diaphragm can't fix.----Less than...
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    Sea King Spark plugs

    J6C will work fine.
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    diving in

    What information do you need for this simple motor ?
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    Spark plug recommendations for 1973 evinrude 65 triumph.

    Stop repeat STOP trying to " hot wire " it.-----This motor does not use 12 volts from the battery to make spark at the sparkplugs.----It will cost serious $$$ if you proceed with guesswork !!
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