1969 55hp evinrude

[Loball]

I got the motor to crank with a new fuse. Did spark plug test and no flash on my
bulb. Diagnosis on the instructions says to check the ignition system. Anyone had the same problem? Do I just need to replace the distributor cap/wires? Or do I need a new stator? Or do I need to rewire the whole thing?

 

[racerone]

On these motors you just do not go around changing parts.------Distributor caps used to be like $200 I think.----I believe it is time to invest in a factory repair manual.-------You will go broke changing out parts !

 

[Loball]

I’m already broke. I don’t have any money for a manual. Everything I’ve done for it has been a fuse and some plugs... I just wish I had someone near me who knew wtf they were doing

 

[racerone]

It may not be easy to find a shop that will work on that motor.----And a shop would not be cheap.----I am a 1000 miles away so no point in bringing it over.

 

[boobie]

Where are you located at ???

 

[Loball]

Come visit the states lol. I’ll take you fishing sometime

 

[Loball]

I’m from south Florida. Little town called clewiston, southwestern tip of lake o.

I live in Tennessee now

 

[racerone]

Lots of clean water and good fishing where I live.

 

[boobie]

Where's that ????

 

[jimmbo]

Lots of clean water and good fishing where I live.

The lakes on the Canadian Shield usually are very Clear and Clean. unlike the Sloughs out west

 

[racerone]

Still hoping to get to Burntstick this August with the Action Marine 17.-----Well will see if there are any restrictions to travel then.

 

[jimmbo]

I remember you mentioning Burnstick a few Years ago

 

[jimmbo]

No spark on any Cylinder?
could be the Coil, the Points, the Rotor, the amplifier, the Key Switch, the Wiring, the Anti-Reverse Spring.
Points are set at 0.010”.

 

[racerone]

Sorry ---So far I think this ignition system is above the present owners pay scale.----It appears he wants to guess at replacing parts untill it roars away.-----If you can find all the parts new it would be well over $1000 to do that.----Then again there could be loose / wrong connection somewhere.

 

[jimmbo]

My Neighbor had a 1970 60hp, wouldn't fire unless he took out a plug and sprayed gas into the cylinder head. I pulled the carbs and found Floats either way too high, or way too low. A coat hanger wire being used as the link between the Throttle Lever and the Armature Plate, a completely messed up Thermal Electric Choke. I suspected Points and leaky crankshaft seals. After sinking a few hundred into it he left it along the fence in the back lane. I should have grabbed it

 

[racerone]

When the price is right I pick up motors for parts.------I know of some places where these motors are in the way.----A case of 24 gets amazing returns for me when I go there.-------Marinas will not work on them as owners are often short of the funds needed.------Most shops will take on work / jobs when they know there will be PROFIT to be had.---They have to pay the bills.----Never mind the 2 months ( or more ) they will loose this summer.