40 horse Evinrude won't start

cfobar · Aug 18, 2006

Motor hasn't been used in years last winter I went through it completely including new plugs. It started fine.
Yesterday I tried to it and the battery's fine and turns fly wheel but there is no spark. Check plugs to see they are clean an connected but nothing. What do i check next?:/

Xcusme · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

What do you check next?? That's easy, check for a model number. We can help you with a model number. Check starboard side transom mount for metal plate or look on powerhead for quarter sized disc, model numbers are stamped into it.

guywithboat · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Make sure it is not too lean, I had the same issue with my 72 Evinrude, sat for 2 years. Turn all the way in then 1 1/2 turns out. This is good starting point. Also..clean clean clean.

boatingbob · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

no spark, check for a ground short. or make sure it's wired to the switch properly

cfobar · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Xcusme said:
What do you check next?? That's easy, check for a model number. We can help you with a model number. Check starboard side transom mount for metal plate or look on powerhead for quarter sized disc, model numbers are stamped into it.

cfobar · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Model number is 40552W. Serial E02423

JAG59 · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Just a note on Seaman's post. If it were too lean, it would still spark.

JAG59 · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Sorry. That was guywithboat's post AI was refering to.

Xcusme · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

Ok, it looks like a 1975 40hp Evinrude.

Check the kill switch first, disconnect the connector to the switch and check for spark again. If if now sparks, defective (shorted) kill switch, replace. Pull the flywheel and look for a sheared crank shaft woodruf key.

jtexas · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

I get 1965 there, X.

Still, test the kill switch.

Xcusme · Aug 18, 2006

Re: 40 horse Evinrude won't start

jtexas said:
I get 1965 there, X.

Still, test the kill switch.

Ha! Ha! I must have Fat Fingers !!
Thanks for the help...

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