I own a 1986 8hp Evinrude outboard that will rev to WOT in neutral but not in forward gear. It will only rev to about half throttle going forward. My 1974 Johnson 9.9hp only revs to half throttle in neutral but in gear it revs to WOT, which seems to be correct. Is there a rev limiter on the 8hp...
Motor sat for 10 years and pistons froze up. Soaked in solvent and got them freed up. Now cranks easily but won't start. Thought I had spark. Orange and green wires come from stator and go to coils. Noticed green one had insulation wore off and was shorting to a bolt on engine. Noticed that both...
