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    83 evinrude 90hp need replacement coils..

    Do a compression test first before spending any beer tokens on coils.----Post the numbers here.
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    1958 Evinrude 18hp piston part number cross reference

    The 1966 pistons at 0.040" should work.------But look for a donor 18 HP block assembly.----Many low hr ones out there.------Place a free wanted ad on -----aomci-----website.------Save you a lot of beer tokens. ----Your location ?
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    Drain Plug Stuck

    Go to a shop.----Marine / machine shop.----Have them remove / cut out the drain plug.----Clean up threads and install new plugs.
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    83 evinrude 90hp need replacement coils..

    Strange that you would need 4 coils.----But the only difference is the orange wire and how it is attached.----What is your motor doing not doing ?
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    Help

    Sorry mate----I can not see , hear or feel your motor.----And I do not know what you know about 12 volts and wires.-----I step aside.
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    Help

    Checked the fuse ?-----Model # of your motor ?----Is it 2 or 3 cylinder ?
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    Quit on the Water!

    Simple question ---Have you ever worked on one of these motors with the inspection port ??-----Are you saying that Johnson / Evinrude was clueless in the 50's and 60's----Note---- there is lots of room for a feeler gauge.-----Or some can eyeball 0.020" to finish a fishing trip !
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    1974 Johnson seahorse 4hp weedless running strong, then randomly dies out and takes a lot to start.

    You do some trouble shooting or take it back to the seller to help you.-----It would be an easy fix for me !!
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    1999 mercury 135hp outboard. Did these pieces shoot out of exhaust.

    Carbon from exhaust housing ??
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    1974 Johnson seahorse 4hp weedless running strong, then randomly dies out and takes a lot to start.

    Good luck with your motor.
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    1974 Johnson seahorse 4hp weedless running strong, then randomly dies out and takes a lot to start.

    I suggest you take it back.----It would be a simple fix for an expert.
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    1974 Johnson seahorse 4hp weedless running strong, then randomly dies out and takes a lot to start.

    Good spark means spark that will jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device.-----When you buy a motor it is a good idea to install a new impeller.----And to grease driveshaft spines.-----Pull the flywheel and have a look at the coils.
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    Quit on the Water!

    Yes , but keep in mind if your were on a fishing trip you would only need 1 screwdriver to look at the breaker points.
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    84 Evinrude bogging full throttle surge

    Some simple trouble shooting needs to be done.
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    84 Evinrude bogging full throttle surge

    Test run with another tank and hose.-----Inspect fuel pump diaphragm, a new diaphragm is cheap.----Inspect primer pump on motor.-----Replace sparkplug boots.
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    Quit on the Water!

    The 5.5 model had the inspection hole from 1955 to 1964.----Very common on all those motors back then !!
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    Dry spark plugs?

    ??---This was 15 years ago !!
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    1968 55HP Bearcat

    Google for the parts supplier.----You will also need a new water pump impeller.
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    Quit on the Water!

    The ridges were always on the magneto plate as far as I know.------Yes the 3 , 5.5 , 7.5 , 10 and 18 had an access hole for maintaining the points.-----Great stuff and simple.-----But folks today do not want motors that you have to work on.-----They want " pull the rope / turn the key and go !
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    1989 bayliner capri force 125 hp inboard with L drive.

    A FORCE outboard mounted inside the hull.-----Apparently they won awards with this gimmick.-----Has not proved popular !!
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