1985 evinrude 8hp

[sean787879]

I have a ? Can use CRC brake cleaner to clean out under the flywheel? I heard u could? It seems like it would be alot cheaper than electric contact cleaner.

Thanks,
Sean

 

[Haffiman]

Re: 1985 evinrude 8hp

Nothing but coils there, what do you want to clean?
Break cleaner might be a bit aggressive on the coil insulation.

 

[sean787879]

Re: 1985 evinrude 8hp

Well i wanted to just get in there and spary some stuff on there because my engine has no spark.
I saw a video on youtube of someone cleaing the coils with sandpaper and contact cleaner and it got him spark so i want to try it.

 

[Haffiman]

Re: 1985 evinrude 8hp

Not all on You Tube are to be believed!
Got no spark?
Remove the black/yellow from contact to power pack (stop circuit) and test again.
If still no spark, use a multimeter set on AC and check that you have voltage on all leads going into the power pack.
Check that you have power on the primary to coils if above is OK.
If power into power pack and no power out - change power pack.

 

[sean787879]

Re: 1985 evinrude 8hp

Thanks for the advice Haffiman i thought it was the powerpack all alng but noone believes me.


Sean