Hi Folks,
I have a 1987 Evinrude 15 hp 2 stroke outboard, late manufacture with the CD2 electronic ignition.
It will start and run and die. It will not sustain running for more than 20 seconds. I have the manual and I have completed the following.
1) compression check 120/120 psi
2) new spark...
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I have a 1987 Mercury 2.2 hp s/n A812136. The motor sat in storage for a long time. It worked great the first time out but on the second trip it would not start. Quickly discovered a lack of spark. I measured the coil primary at 5.1K olms and the secondary at 1.5 olms. It seams like the...
Hi everyone, thanks in advance for your help.
I have a 15 horse twin with CD2 ignition system. I'm trying to get it going for a friend. The motor starts and dies within a few seconds. I've rebuilt the fuel pump beacause the diaphram looked to be in poor shape when I checked it and cleaned the...
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I'm doing a budget overhaul on a 60's Springbok aluminum boat. The seams have dried out and leak so I used the Gluvit epoxy product to seal the seams. Now I'm looking at what to top coat the interier of the boat with. I have called several marinas in my area to find out what products are...
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I have a 1971 5 hp Sears/Eska model # 217.59310. It uses the Tecumseh power head model 643-13 s/n 6661971.
This outboard has a lauson carburetor fitted. I understand Tecumseh aquired the Lauson company may years prior to this outboards manufacture.
So, I went to searspartsdirect.com...
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I have a 1971 5 hp Sears/ESKA with the Tecumseh power head. I'm just getting it going after sitting for a long time so I pulled the carb for cleaning. There is a small rubber element that is placed in the inlet passage from the carb flange side and has it's hollow center over a port in the...
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I just aquired this motor, good compression but the ignition leads are all damaged. I will be looking to restore this motor feasible.
I'm looking for parts and service manuals for this model. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5...
hi, similar to preveous post for ESKA manuals
I'm looking for parts and service manuals for a Clinton J5 outboard. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5 parts books in pdf. I'd be willing to trade. (also a whole bunch of classic Ski-doo...
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I'm looking for parts and service manuals for a ESKA built Tecumseh powered 5 hp outboard. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5 parts books in pdf. I'd be willing to trade. (also a whole bunch of classic Ski-doo manuals in pdf. if...
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Let me start by saying that I have read the tutorials and associated threads and tried all suggestions to date with regard to this problem with no success. Boat is a 2003 Mariah 18' bowrider, low hours.
Problem: intermittent starter cranking. Solenoid throws out (clicks) but starter...
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I have just aquired a 1955 Johnson 5.5 Model CD-12 sn 1309181. It was given to me by a coworker who tore it apart for a rebuild and then gave up. I have been able to locate all the ignition parts, carb kits and impeller kits for a rebuild but cannot locate new piston rings and a...
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I have a 70 hp merc that has consistently displayed the following characteristics.
When cold starting it requires lots of choke, then once started will run for a short time and quit.
Repeated starts and tickling the choke button will get it to run but it has low power on the warm up...
Hi I have a 77 merc 700 3 cyl.
I'm working through some typical problems.
i.e.
Not charging - Installed new rectifier now charges high (16.8 V) New battery, clean connections.
Inconsistent Idle - Checked and cleaned fuel system from tank to carbs (2), pulled carbs and installed new needle...
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I have a 1977 merc 700, 70 hp, 3 cyl. There is a vent hole on the side of the cylinder block adjacent to the throttle arm etc. When I run the engine above idle I get an occasional squirt of water out the vent hole. There is evidence that this has been happening for a while. (stain on...
Ok, tell me if I'm crazy.<br /><br />I'm pricing materials for a floor and stringer replacement on a $250 boat. I don't have much to money spend so Im looking at alternatives to the two-part urethane foam, which is $119 for a gallon kit that produces 10 cubic feat of foam.<br /><br />I'm...
