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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I replaced the dist. cap with a new old stock cap and wires when i had it apart. As soon as i push away from the dock and go full throttle it's not that its cutting in and out, it just fails to get to full speed( not full rpm). after a min or 2 thats when it starts cutting in and out and back to...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I checked the compression and all were 110 to 120psi. I checked the points and had champion plugs in it. I have switched to ngk and that didn't help. The engine just isn't getting to full power and then after a little bit it will start cutting in and out. Its like a fuel restriction or running...
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    68 evinrude 85hp msd conversion

    Have you tried the msd conversion?
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    68 evinrude 85hp msd conversion

    Sorry for renewing this old thread! But im trying the same msd conversation and i'm wondering if you had good success with your conversion to msd. I'm trying it on a 1969 85hp evinrude Thanks!
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    Msd ignition on a 1969 85hp starflite engine?

    I have 1968 Glasspar Avalon with a 1969 85hp starflite. I have read older posts about guys putting a msd box on instead of the original amplifier box. Has anyone recently done that same thing? I was having some mis-firings and completely dying out sometimes with the original ignition. So i...
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