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    Clockwise spinnging Starter 1968 85hp Johnson

    Send it back to the clowns !
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    Clockwise spinnging Starter 1968 85hp Johnson

    Look at it mate.------The starter has to turn opposite !-----The unit on top reverses the direction so that the motor starts runs the correct way.-----Some folks you are talking to are totally miss- informed !
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    Power pack and coil AGAIN!!!

    Are these new parts factory parts or something from AMAZON outboard experts ?
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    Clockwise spinnging Starter 1968 85hp Johnson

    Is your battery hooked up correctly ?----Is the + from solenoid going to the post on the starter ?----Looks like a rebuilt / new starter.-----Sourced from where ?------Did somebody have the starter apart ?
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    Clockwise spinnging Starter 1968 85hp Johnson

    Is this the geared down starter.----Or armature straight to the flywheel ?----Any pictures ?
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    Wont accelerate

    Wires from power pack going to the correct coils ?
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    Sharing a berth

    New owner at the marina.----Sounds like an attempt to cash in on the supply / demand for all the interest in boating.----Does the marina staff move these boats around along with taking responsibility for dock lines and fenders ?----=Sheltered location or out in the open ?----Size and style of...
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    1962 Evinrude Starflite IV 75hp no spark HELP!

    Motors today might not have replaceable float valve seats.----But in 1962 every thing was built with " repairs in mind " so yes there is a float seat in that simple carburetor.-----What other trouble shooting has been done other then jumping all over the carburetor ?----Install a new impeller in...
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    Wont accelerate

    It will rev up to 5000 RPM in neutral running on 2 of 4 cylinders.----So your test means nothing here.----Post your compression test numbers.----And check for STRONG spark.----Good spark on that will jump a gap of 7/16" on a test device !-----Easy tests to do.----If you can find a shop to work...
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    Wrong impellar?

    Looks good to me.----Take the impeller out.----If new the vanes will go straight.----And that water shooting out is normal.----A 60 / 70 HP model #is ?
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    ??---Neutral , forward or reverse does not matter.--I hope I am clear with that statement.----SIMPLE----The notches on the upper and lower shift rod must line up with hole in connecter BEFORE you put the bolts in.----Move shift rods to give you the maximum room to work.
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    1963 Evinrude 28 HP Speeditwin Hard Start (Woodruff key?)

    Remove flywheel with puller ( 3 bolts 1/4-20NC ) perhaps coils are not adjusted properly.---There is a factory tool to set them in the correct spot.----Or visit ----leroysramblings----For info on that simple magneto.
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    Carb leaking gas from top two holes 1989 85hp

    Sorry ----I was not there to inspect your work.---Should be an easy fix.
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    1963 Evinrude 28 HP Speeditwin Hard Start (Woodruff key?)

    They are a handful to pull over on a stand.---Easier to do clamped on a boat.----I merely tried to help by suggesting the electric start option !
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Well----I can see the notch in your picture.----Properly assembled you can NOT SEE THAT !----And do not worry about forward or neutral.---Just position shift rods to give you maximum working room.
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    Carb leaking gas from top two holes 1989 85hp

    Float or float valve needs attention.
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Both notches on shift rods need to line up BEFORE screws are put into the shift linkage.
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    Lack of power

    Which cylinders were low on compression ?---Did you determine the cause of this failure.----Did you correct the problem...---Coils suspect , then test them !----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or better on all leads ? ----Run with a timing light one cylinder at a time and observe spark.----Open...
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    Sell it , scrap it or rebuild it.
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    Possibly ran without oil. What to check?

    See post #10 ----That motor needs a rebuild.----Not practical if you have to pay a shop $100/ HR for this kind of work.
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