1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

bipolarnut

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I just bought a 1971 100 hp motor with the controls from a guy and it has no spark. I talked to the mechanic that had it and he didn't know what was wrong with it. I don't think he really knew what he was doing, neither do I but I'm not pretending. LOL He told me they burnt up 4 power packs working on it last night. The guy I bought it from has put over a 1000 dollars (I have the reciepts) in it but it still isn't running. I gave 200 for it. First off, the cables had some nicks in them and open wires that may be causing some shorting. I thought about replacing the wiring harness, both motor side and control side before I replace the amplifier. My question is where do I start. BTW if any of you remember I had a 76 Evinrude 70 that had electrical problems. Its running like a top now.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

you will probably have to make a wiring harness, as it is a hydro-electric shift. there are several pages here that may help you. http://www.boatpartstore.com/page28.asp

also this explains the shifting system.
Hydro Electric Shift)
(J. Reeves)

The shifting setup of the lower unit is what's called a "Hydro Electric Shift", which is quite complex consisting of voltage being applied to solenoids in the lower unit which in turn change oil passages via a oil pump that supplies various pressure on a spring loaded shifter dog. The wires leading to the lower unit (at the powerhead) are "Green" and "Blue". The engine must be running or cranking over in order to shift out of forward gear.

You CAN NOT use HI VIS lube in that lower unit. You MUST USE what OMC calls "Premium Blend" lube, commonly called "Type C". (A thinner lube)

In neutral, you need 12v to the "Green" wire.
In reverse, you need 12v to both wires, the "Green" one and the "Blue" one.
In forward, there should be no voltage to either wire. (The spring loaded shifter dog forces the unit into forward gear)

To check the lower unit for proper shifting to make sure you have no trouble there, remove the spark plugs to avoid problems and to allow a higher cranking speed.

This next step eliminates the actual shift switch in case problems may exist there.... Disconnect the blue & green wires at the knife connectors (the rubber insulated boots) leading to the lower unit at the powerhead, then using jumpers, take voltage direct from the starter solenoid to apply voltage to the "Green" wire for neutral, then both wires 'Green" & "Blue" for reverse (Remember the engine must be cranking over in order to shift).
With no voltage applied, the unit should be in forward. No need for a ground jumper... the lower unit's already grounded. You may crank the engine with the key switch or by energizing the starter solenoid with a jumper wire
 

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Re: 1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

You are on the right track. You start by making sure everything else is in first class condition before throwing amplifiers at it. Did he give you the 4 "burnt-up" amplifiers? There may not be anything wrong with them....or the one you have. Avoid the "it's gotta be the brain-box" mentality.
 

bigpoppakdog

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Re: 1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

FR can vouch for me on this one: I replaced virtually everything due to not having spark. Ignition bypass safety switch was bypassed with a jumper wire. Took this off and the switch off and didn't realize that I needed to move powerpack wire over in order to get power into it.
 

bipolarnut

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Re: 1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

Guys,

While waiting for the service manual that I got off of ebay, I checked the compression with a good hot battery and here is what I found.

1. 115 2. 115 3. 125 4. 110

Is this ok or should I part this one out and keep looking for another motor. I don't want to rebuild.

BTW the wiring is a nightmare. Wire nuts abound and you can't make heads or tails of the wiring. Wires clipped and just hanging. Also, is there an aftermarket temp sensor, one of the temp sensors wires are clipped and taped together and there is a thing attached to one of the head bolts that has a wire going to it that looks like some kind of probe.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1971 100 hp Evinrude 100193C

the thing attached to the head bolt may be an add on temp sensor. for that motor the compression is great. a decarb after it is running hopefully will level them out.
 
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