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    Reverse only no forward

    I am working on a 1971 50hp. Neutral and Reverse gears are working, but forward isn't. I did put in a different directional switch. I have 12 volts to 1 wire for neutral and 12 v going to both wires for reverse and nothing as the motor is supposed to default to forward. Any suggestions as to...
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    1971 Evinrude 50 hp spark on only 1 cy coils okay

    I have a 50hp 1971 evinrude that won't start. I have spark on one cylinder but not the other. the coils were checked and tested okay. I put on a used power pack that was supposed to be good. Any suggestions? it also seems to lurch when it is cranking. Is that a power pack issue as well...
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    "71 Evinrude 50hp won't start

    I have a 1971 50hp evinrude that won't start. I replace the power pack with a good used unit from a local marine store. I didn't have any spark before and now I only have spark on one cylinder. The motor also seems to crank hard on the starter, but doesn't pull too bad with the emergency...
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    Wiring between '68 & 71' remote control

    I have a'68 40 horse johnson with hydroelectric shift and a '71 50hp evinrude. The 50 has a 3 button shift control. The 40 has everything on the stick for the remote (forward = forward, up = neutral, back = reverse.) I would like to use the remote from the 40hp on the 50hp. The plugs mess...
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