1970 Evinrude 60hp model number 60073b

[Kenshaffer]

I just purchased a 1970 Evinrude 60 hp , and I bought a rectifier from a local shop and it has two Yellow leads and one red but my original has a yellow /grey and yellow and red . So my question is did I get the wrong part or is this something that has changed over the years and if so how do I know which yellow wire goes where? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time

 

[racerone]

What part # did they supply you with ?

 

[F_R]

Yellow and yellow/grey are the same thing. Makes no difference.

 

[Kenshaffer]

The part number is 0580795 thank you for all the help

 

[Kenshaffer]

Maybe you guys could lend me some advice I'm trying to restore spark, Im extremely green when it comes outboards with electric start. I have watched a lot of you tube video on testing the inginition components and bought the service manual.

 

[racerone]

That is the ciorrect rectifier.-------Start ignition trouble shooting by removing the flywheel.--------Inspect points and anti-reversing spring..

 

[Kenshaffer]

So any advice on what to look for would be appreciated greatly

 

[F_R]

By now you probably have figured out that the factory service manual is obsolete. But it does have value in explaining how the system works----if you understand how electricity works.

If you thought the rectifier has anything to do with spark, you are barking up the wrong tree, as you probably now realize. I agree with racerone, the under-flywheel parts are basic maintenance. But even before that, make 150% sure the battery and cable connections are good, clean, and tight. Loose or corroded connections can cause $$$ damage to the ignition system.

 

[racerone]

Post some pictures of this motor.-----50 years old and likely wiring has been molested by previous owners.------Also test the shifting on this motor before spending big coins on it..-----Can be done on a non running motor.

 

[Kenshaffer]

Should the points under the fly wheel be gapped or should they be touching ?

 

[Kenshaffer]

I will take some pictures after work thank you guys for all the help

 

[racerone]

The points need to touch at some time.-----When you rotate the flywheel they should open to a gap of 0.010".-----Your manual ( if a good one ) would have those details.

 

[F_R]

The amount of points gap at widest opening is critical on that motor.

 

[Kenshaffer]

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[Kenshaffer]

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[racerone]

Looks like the anti-reverse spring is missing.----When you assemble make sure you put the key on the rotor in the notch in the crankshaft.

 

[Kenshaffer]

And as far as checking if it shifts I do not see anything move when I push down the forward and reverse buttons I do hear a clicking noise . How do I tell if it is in neutral?

 

[Kenshaffer]

How do I tell if the motor is in neutral or in a gear . I press the buttons for forward and reverse but I do not see anything moving ?

 

[Kenshaffer]

Would this anti reverse spring cause the no spark problem Im having ? Again I truly appreciate all the help guys

 

[racerone]

You will not see anything on the motor move during the shifting.------It is all a secret.-----The motor shifts when it is TURNING.-------It needs oil pressure from the pump in the lower unit.----Fill lower unit with type-C gear oil for electric shift.-------Remove sparkplugs.-------Push neutral button.----Turn key to on.----Turn crankshaft with socket on the nut.-----Should go to neutral after one turn of flywheel.------Push reverse and it should go through neutral and to reverse after 2 turns.