What year did electronic ignition appear in E/J 90 and 115?

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fishnfiend

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Considering adding a ski boat to the stable this winter - probably late 70's to mid 80's with an outboard (likely and Evinrude or Johnson mostly because of the tech support this board offers).<br /><br />What year(s) were points phased out and electronic ignitions introduced? Prefer the more modern version.<br /><br />Thanks for any information. (searched but can't find anything)
 
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Dhadley

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Re: What year did electronic ignition appear in E/J 90 and 115?

Some of the late 70's V4's used a battery CD system and had points as a trigger with very little voltage running thru them. In 1973, and we assume this is the type motor your looking for, they went to a magneto CD ignition. <br /><br />That would probably be the years to look for (73 & newer) since the gearcase parts for 72's and older are getting a bit harder to come by.
 
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Joe Reeves

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Re: What year did electronic ignition appear in E/J 90 and 115?

As Dhadley states, the Magneto Capacitance Discharge ignition system that is used today in the Evinrude/Johnson models came into existence in 1973.
 
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fishnfiend

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Re: What year did electronic ignition appear in E/J 90 and 115?

Thank you gentlemen. Now, if I could just get from Arizona to Michigan to buy that sweet '79 Carlson with the Evinrude 115... (and back to work on Monday)
 
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