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    Timing belt life expectancy ??

    I have a 97 evinrude 9.9hp 4 stroke Hi thrust motor used on a sailboat so it doesn't get that much use. Just wonder if anybody knows that the life expectancy is for a timing belt. It looks pretty good to me with no obvious defects. I keep the motor indoors over the winter but with a new shed I...
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    Power pack test on CDI ??

    Is there a test for a CDI when it is out of an engine by measuring the readings from the 4 pin input plug ?? I bought a new CDI when it turned out the stator was defective. I would now like to check the old CDI without going through all the trouble of reinstalling it in the engine again. Can you...
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    Stator creating power pack failure ??

    Is it possible for a shorted stator coil to cause a power pack failure ??<br />When I tested the stator on my 9.9 hp 4 stroke I found that one of the coils in the stator was shorted to ground but was still producing a normal voltage. I replaced the stator and I still not getting a voltage from...
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    CDI Tutorial ??

    Looking for some good information on theory of CDI's. I did a search with Google but did really find anything that went into details. My Evinrude manual does offer much about the theory.<br />I know the basic theory but I am looking for a schematic of the CDI for my 9.9hp 4 stroke. There is a...
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    Evinrude Parts

    Anyone have a link for Evinrude parts where I can get an idea how much an OMC part cost and a suitable After market part ??
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    More Power pack Questions ??

    It would seem to me that all 2 cylinders motors should be able to use the same power pack. My pack for my 4 stroke 9.9 hp devolops an output of 200 volts to the ignition coil which produces 40,000 volts. I would think that this voltage would be sufficient for most engines to ignite the gas in...
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    Power pack replacement ??

    Just ordered a new power pack and it hasn't arrived yet. Reading the manual it states that you need special tool ({OMC insert tool p/n 322697}to remove and replace the stop switch wire Since i never hook up the stop lanyard can I just eliminate installing this wire if it becomes a problem...
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    Motor to tiller steering ?

    My 9.9 hp 4 stoke hi thust motor on my 25 ft sailboat has so much prop walk when I first start up that it is impossible to keep the boat from turning starboard until I pick up speed. I would like to be able to couple my tiller to the motor which, doesn't have a tiller, to eliminate this problem...
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    9.9 hp 4 stroke power pack

    I bought my Evinrude 4 stroke new in 1997. Soon I will be replacing my 4th ignition power pack. Just wondering if i have had extremly bad luck or are these units likely to break down this much ?? I recall seeing some where that if your battery can't deliver at least 70 amps that the power pack...
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    Ignition power pack

    I checked the internet and got a price of approximately $60.0 for a Sierra power pack.<br />I decided to go with my local OMC dealer for a unit that cost $160.<br /><br />Is it worth #100 extra for a direct OMC replacement instead of a cheaper After market supplier ??<br />I was worried about...
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    9.9HP stearing control mod

    My 9.9 hp 4 stroke has a stearing option that I would like to attach to the rudder on my sailboat. Is there any diagrams or photos to show how this can be hooked up to the rudder ??
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    9.9HP 4 stoke water pump ??

    After I drop the lower gearcase unit and install new water pump, how much of a problem is there getting the water hose & reverse shift line up into unit? is there any slack in the water hose ??<br />I purchased this motor new in 1997 and it doesn't have that much milage on it because it is on a...
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