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    1989 70 hp evinrude won't crank

    Checked the fuse ?
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    1989 70 hp evinrude won't crank

    Battery voltage is applied to one of the 2 small terminals either C or D.------And one of the small terminals goes to ground.
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    Lower Outboard

    A manual should be easy to find.-----use google------Old outboard books-----and a few other ideas for a search.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    The MERC-O-TRONIC is just an excellent unit !!-----Will do all the testing on that magneto that could be thought of.----Have 2 of them.
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    Lower Outboard

    The 1985 model would have a tilt / trim system with 2 hydraulic cylinders and motor / pump clearly visible.
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    Lower Outboard

    Any idea of the year of the motor ?-----1958 / 59 ------1971-------1991 ----2001 2 stroke or 4 stroke as they are different.
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    60's/70's Boat Identification

    Hard to tell and at one time there were many local boat builders.----Some are obscure and not well known.----Visit a site called ---fiberglassics-----As they have listings / pictures of many boats.----Might find it there.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    The ---MERC-O-TRONIC ---used a 7.5 volt dry cell battery and 120 volt AC.----There are other ways to get 7.5 volts today.-----This tester is NOT a Mercury outboard tool.-----It simply is a magneto analyzer.----It is very easy to maintain and set up this wonderful magneto to jump a gap of up to 5/16"
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    Lower Outboard

    Some reading has to be done on your part.------Find an owners manual and read it twice before you turn the key.-----Or pay a shop for 1 hr of their time.----It will save you a lot of beer tokens.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    In my opinion poor starting is usually weak spark.----That universal magneto was first installed in 1950.-----Still installed in the late 1980's.-----Used on 1.5 to 40 HP motors.-----It was engineered to be able to produce 28,000 volts in good condition.-----If it does not jump a gap of 1/4" or...
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    Fifty year old motors need a complete evaluation.-----That wonderful / simple / easy to repair magneto needs attention.------This motor needs a new impeller and gearcase inspection as well.----Pull the driveshaft out and have a look at the bearing area above the pinion.----A known weakness is...
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    Lower Outboard

    ????-----First you would have to see if it has power tilt and trim system installed.---post pictures .----Post model number of the motor.
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    225 efi mariner 1996, excessive smoking at start up. The engine, not me!

    I have stated it many times.----Folks are confused by the concept of a 2 stroke and lubrication in a 2 stroke.----The exhaust relief is there so the engine does not have to push exhaust 2 feet under water.----It all sounds normal to me.
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    Carb high speed orifice #'s

    The 90 HP block has smaller intake ports in the side of the cylinder.
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    Evinrude 120 V4 Miss almost every second rmp

    How did you determine " every other rev " as it is about 12 revolutions per second at idle.-----Perhaps use a timing light to see if it is an ignition miss.
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    Evinrude Black with white stripe wire

    You have to be very , very careful when using an EVINRUDE control on a HONDA.----I suggest you get a control suited for the HONDA.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    Some love those light weight ( 60 lbs ) motors and other loathe them.-----Start with doing a spark output test.-----See if both leads have 1/4" spark or more on a testing device.----These motors are famous for cracked ignition coils.----There are very few ( if any ) of these motors still running...
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    Agreed-----Do a complete evaluation BEFORE spending any beer tokens.------Too often we see folks with a nice paint / new carpeting / redone seats.-----Then find out that the transom and stringers are rotten.----Or water logged foam under the floor.
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    1957 Evinrude fleetwin 7.5 hp piston rings where to buy them

    Your location ??
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    Carb high speed orifice #'s

    Is the carburetor venturi bore the same on the 90 and 115 HP model ?----Is the air flow and pressure the same in these 2 different motors and carburetors ?
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