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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I would pack your spark plug wire boots were they attach to the dist cap with silicone dielectric grease before you spend anymore money! Your symptoms match what i had to a tee of what i had on my 1969 85hp
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I wouldn't worry about timing until the engine runs
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You stated you had a slight wiggle on the rotor! Does the crankshaft have side play? If you have side play(excess play)that will affect the point gap!
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You really need to find out if your spark is strong enough to start with! purchase an adjustable gap spark tester and set it to 3/8in. then check spark at the coil wire. If spark wont jump 3/8 at the coil, diagnose that first! If it does jump 3/8 at coil wire, then proceed to check at each spark...
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    After dark have someone crank the engine over while you look under the flywheel and see if the spark is shorting thru the plug wire boots.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You could try unplugging the round electrical connector on the engine to isolate the engine from the boat wiring. then jumper 12 volts to the power pack and then jumper the starter solenoid to crank it. If it starts and stays running then you might have boat wiring issues
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    So it did start and then die and not restart1! when it won't restart, do you still have spark at the plugs? spark should jump 3/8" at the spark plugs. get yourself an adjustable spark gap tester. and get a OE service manual for your engine If you have 3/8" spark but not start, perhaps clean carbs
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I went thru this very problem with my 1969 85hp evinrude last year! The info that Crosbyman gave you is top notch. Use it to get you to the point were you get a spark at the coil that will jump a 1/2"gap. Then i found was spark plug wires this old will need to be replaced due to leakage. I had...
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    Add tilt and trim to 1969 85hp Evinrude?

    Are any other mid sections and transom mounts transferable to the 1969 engine? I looked at parts diagrams and don't see anything with tilt until the 1977 models
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    Add tilt and trim to 1969 85hp Evinrude?

    I'm not interested that option
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    Add tilt and trim to 1969 85hp Evinrude?

    Thanks for the reply! But thats not answering my question
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    Add tilt and trim to 1969 85hp Evinrude?

    Is it possible to swap everything from engine pivot thru mounting bracket from a newer model to have tilt and trim? or at least tilt?
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    Menards plywood

    I used Menards marine rated plywood in my transom rebuild. It was special order but reasonable priced compared to other sources
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    i got 4 ngk buhw plugs coming from Rock auto
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    My ebay purchase of the V40FF spark plugs fell through! Back to searching
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    I was able to purchase some AC V40FF on ebay! I will give them a try.
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    Is the V40FFK the same plug?
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    Do you have any experience with using those plugs? good or bad?
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    Thanks! Thats the answer i was looking for!
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    Spark Plug suggestions!

    Was the surface fired plugs best for these engines?
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