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    78 Johnson 115 intake manifold

    There are likely bigger issues inside this 50 year old motor !
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    Some of the older 4 hp do have a charge coil.-----But the impeller is highly suspect.
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    1982 Johnson 9.9hp Starter

    I believe the spring holds the red arm away from the sheave.
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    Add tilt and trim to 1969 85hp Evinrude?

    ???---FACT FOR YOU---Power tilt was available as an option for V-4 beginning in about 1962.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    The grease is to lubricate the spring to reduce wear.-----this spring lightly grips the crankshaft.----Should the crank rotate backwards the spring rotates against a contact and stops the ignition.----Oh so simple !
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Use a sticky high temperature grease on the spring.
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    Support for new floor

    The foam served as the structure.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    ???----Type C is the gearcase oil !
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    Shifting into reverse is really hard

    Are you turning the prop when shifting?
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    ????---You have to pull the flywheel.-----Check breaker point gap.----Clean rotor and distributor cap.---Check anti-reversing spring.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    The stator and rectifier are only part of the battery charging circuit.---Anti reversing spring checked?----Part # and source of coil?
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Is there spark out of the coil?
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    1974-75 Evinrude 70hp Hustler from the Triumph series Cranks, but doesn't catch fully to spark or start.

    Picture of the fuel filter and leak.---Post actual compression values.
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    1998 9.9 2 stroke mercury troubles

    Compression is fine.----Swap coils and test spark again.
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    Advice / Tips for Draining Old gas and checking fuel lines.

    Check your insurance policy.----Myself i would not risk trying to salvage old fuel.
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    Gloves

    Most use fingerless gloves when sailing to prevent rope burns on the palm of the hands.
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    78 Johnson 115 starboard cylinder head getting hot

    Water comes out of the hoses and goes to the thermostat housing.
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    78 Johnson 115 starboard cylinder head getting hot

    Sounds normal.---test running on a flusher , bucket?
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