1989 40 hp will not start

BIG KEV

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I have a 1989 evinrude 40 vro motor believe its a tlcec went fishing 3 weeks ago ran fine went yesterday the motor just turned over and nothing was happening so I changed out the plugs and no help did not even act like it wanted to fire my guess is no spark I am a novice when it comes to working on boat motors my buddy told me to check the fuse but I did not even see it anywhere or ignition coil in which I do not no how to test just wondering if there was anybody out there that could help me with a couple suggestions I would much appreciate thank you
 

kodibass

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Re: 1989 40 hp will not start

remove the spark plugs, ground them to the block turn over engine and see if you have spark at the plug tips. if no ignition problem. if yes then add 1/2 teaspoon 50-to-1 mixed gas inside each spark plug hole, re-install plugs and see if motor runs for a few seconds. if it does most likely fuel problems.
 
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