My 65 HP 1973 Evinrude won't stop !

[bertrand]

Hi,My '73 65HP Evinrude won't stop even after turning the ignition off.I can stop it only by choking itAny clue ?ThanksB.Lagarde (answer at bertrand_lagarde@pall.com)The engine is a 65HP Evinrude, # 653 73R, serial B2496, year is 1973------------------

[JB]

I think that is a magneto fired engine. Your ignition switch turns it on by removing ground from the mag. and turns it off by grounding it again. Find the wire from the magneto to the switch. It could be loose in the mag., broken somewhere before it gets to the switch, loose at the switch, or you could have a bad switch.Good luck.JB

[bertrand]

Thanks,I have tried to ground directly the other end on the Power pack terminal with no success.I have a feeling that the Power Pak is faultyLet me know your thoughtsBertrand