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    No power to start motor or tilt on 48 hp Johnson

    Checked the ground wire from wee post on solenoid to the block ?
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    Starter problems

    I am not there to inspect.---So I have to ask / prod for information.------Any oil / water in the gearcase ?
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    ??---No , no-----You check for spark coming out of the COIL wire.----That would not be screwed into the cap !----You can make a " hillbilly tool " to check spark.----Glue some wire ( any kind of wire ) to a piece of cardboard with a 1/2 gap between the 6 pieces of wire.-----One end into a plug...
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    Starter problems

    Perhaps water leaked into the motor ?----How did you line up connecting rod caps when you torqued them ?
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    Mercury 110 9.8 no-start

    If you post the serial # someone might be able to look up on the points.----1970 model really means nothing as years are often a wild guess.
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Is asking if you see spark output from the coil itself.---Bypassing rotor cap and wires.
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    1999 Evinrude 15hp 4 stroke. Model E15EL4SSE Fuel Pump Issue

    Something like that would work if you made sure to put correct load on the spring.----Perhaps J-B weld epoxy can also be used in some way.
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    1999 Evinrude 15hp 4 stroke. Model E15EL4SSE Fuel Pump Issue

    That pump is very similar to the 2 stroke pumps.----Myself I would look in the parts bin to see if I could salvage a metal piece to hold that spring.----But I do not know what tools or parts are in your work shop.----At one time I worked in a shop where one of the jobs was a 0-80 screw thread in...
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    Bearing buddies full of grease???

    Bearing buddies must have a 1-800 # or talk to your local boat shop.
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    1999 Evinrude 15hp 4 stroke. Model E15EL4SSE Fuel Pump Issue

    The spring holds a wee disc / check valve in place.-----I know how to fix that if it were mine.------Would involve drilling wee holes along with wee screws to hold that spring in place.
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    Many builders have started using composite materials in construction of boats.----Only with research can you find out which ones build a " better / premium " product.----
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    1999 Evinrude 15hp 4 stroke. Model E15EL4SSE Fuel Pump Issue

    Your location ?-----I am aware of issues with these pumps.------One of these days I will look at the pumps that I have on 3 of these parts motors to see what can be done.----Adapt a pump of a HONDA / SUZUKI / YAMAHA or TOHATSU.
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    Going electric vs marinas

    Folks do not know much about electricity / power.-----I worked at a generating station.-----I ask folks what HP they think is needed to turn just 1 generator.-----Many different answers with the most common guess being 10,000 HP.---When I tell them it takes 1,000,000 HP it simply blows folks...
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Simple question then.----Why did you spring for a new rotor and cap ?-----Expensive parts if new at dealer or on special from E-bay or Amazon ?----Rotor and cap are quite durable.-----Your location ?
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    Going electric vs marinas

    Many folks are unaware of how much power / amperage is required to charge these batteries on newer vehicles.-----Not sure if any marina would invest in the systems to charge up boats.----Often with even bigger power demands than modern cars.----I am too old but a barge with a couple of big...
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Ignition coil is the cheaper item to try next.----You will get spark after everything is new.
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    1975 Mercury 115 EL OB w/ Controls value?

    Demand in your local area determines what you can get for it.-----Ability to get repairs from a shop determines the demand for older motors.----Is this an inline 6 cylinder ?
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    1970 60 hp evinrude with no spark

    Cranking speed has nothing to do with making the spark on that motor.----Checked the rotor ?----Distributor cap ?---Likely the " amplifier " or CD module is bad.----Most of the time a new coil is suggested when replacing the amplifier.
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    A compression test is the #1 step to take in trouble shooting any outboard motor.----Simple to do.-----Could be a blown head gasket or worse.----Also test spark as it could be running on just 1 cylinder.
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    Crazy 60's or 70's 2 seater CO-V-CAT

    That boat will not go 47 MPH with the 25 HP sportster.
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