1984 evinrude 15 hp

gabriel323 · Nov 30, 2009

I have a 1984 15 hp evinrude but I can't get it to start what things do I need to check

oldrudedude · Dec 1, 2009

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Check out this thread in the "top secret" file at the top of the Johnson/Evinrude page. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158071

gabriel323 · Dec 1, 2009

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mine is also electric start does it need to be hooked up to work with the pull start cable

tashasdaddy · Dec 1, 2009

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it wiil start without the battery. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

bktheking · Dec 1, 2009

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Check compression first. Then check for spark, getting it on both cylinders? If yes then it could be fuel related.

gabriel323 · Dec 1, 2009

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checked compression every thing is good but I don't have a spark what do i do

gabriel323 · Dec 1, 2009

1984 evinrude 15 hp

I 1984 evinrude 15 hp I checked compression and fuel looks good but I have no spark. I'm new to this can some one please help me.

bktheking · Dec 2, 2009

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gabriel323 said:
I 1984 evinrude 15 hp I checked compression and fuel looks good but I have no spark. I'm new to this can some one please help me.

The first thing I always suspect with these motors is the power pack, they blow and then no spark. You could also disconnect the ground wire on the switch and test for spark and check the ground at the powerpack for corrosion. Powerpack is at the back right hand side of the motor. You will need to get a manual and the appropriate testing tools (DVA I believe) and test out the pack. Or you could bite the bullet and replace it and see if it fixes the problem. I have a spare in the garage for testing. But check for what I said to check first before dropping ninety bucks on a powerpack, could just be a bad switch/ground/broken wire.

mikesea · Dec 2, 2009

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disconnect the kill switch and recheck,they go bad,as do the saftey lanards on the newer engines,its possible you have a bad powerpack,but i see more switches than packs be the culprit,let us know

gabriel323 · Dec 8, 2009

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I changed the power pack I still dont have a spark what can it be

gabriel323 · Dec 8, 2009

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I changed th epower pack still no spark do you know what else it could me

tashasdaddy · Dec 9, 2009

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kill switch??? corroded connections, bad ground.

kbait · Dec 9, 2009

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Bad pickup under flywheel?

mikesea · Dec 9, 2009

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agree with TASH,your kill switchh is a lilely suspect,disconnect and try,you will need to choke to kill.Let us know what u find

mikesea · Dec 9, 2009

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have u checked the kill switch

bktheking · Dec 9, 2009

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mikesea said:
agree with TASH,your kill switchh is a lilely suspect,disconnect and try,you will need to choke to kill.Let us know what u find

It's the first thing I said to try, disconnect the ground wire going to the switch, then test the powerpack, not sure why people just go and replace expensive parts instead of testing things out first.

kbait · Dec 9, 2009

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and your other post?

tashasdaddy · Dec 9, 2009

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bump

tashasdaddy · Dec 9, 2009

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i have merged your multiple threads, use only this one thread. multiple get confusing to you and the members.

Elbo · Dec 9, 2009

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I have a 1972 goldtop.

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