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    OK a question. I have a little 1984 Evinrude 7.5 HP.. Beautiful motor.

    cav plate looks like it is lined up with the bottom so you should be OK with the weight of both motors hanging on the back... check for a good pee stream if motor has one . motor down may help steering in windy situation I run motor down .....with no linkage on my set up I use the big...
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    OK a question. I have a little 1984 Evinrude 7.5 HP.. Beautiful motor.

    thanks I got 2 similar 3.9hp and one XL sailboat boat version of the 4hp (apparently a more rare version) but no sailboat :) Got to get rid of some plus several E/J 4hps ..... ...the shed is filling up
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    OK a question. I have a little 1984 Evinrude 7.5 HP.. Beautiful motor.

    my shor shaft Merc sits next to my long shaft ETEC and because the V transom slopes up towards the outside edge my kicker rides perfectly for trolling
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    78 Johnson 115 intake manifold

    Clean the surface of the chipped area with carb cleaner and just smooth it out with some JB high strength mix file smooth on the side and top and close it up. the alternative is to leave it, close it, test it if it works don't fix it . jmho
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    We need model !! we just do not know what "old" is .... to yound fellows everything is old :-) answers to coils, condenser, point, and.. impeller condition ! nedded after inspection .
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    if compresssion lost pull the cyl head and check the head gasket ... they some times blow at the center point between cylinders. they can get hot in a tub do not run them wot in a tub
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    u should post the mdl# no charge coils in old 4hps the older ones only have ignition coils usually at cracked up if you did not pull the FW to bring it back yo life... Condensors likely shot also ....repalce! points usually just need a touch up and set .020 but new ones always...
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    like it or not smart enough or not your corner mecaninc but you may want to try asking ChatGpt about the innards and options to proceed. it will search the world for you and maybe come up with a way out B.O.A.T. break out another thousand they say...
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    Evinrude 7.5hp kill switch issue

    that is basically how some oldies worked.. no need to short out coils. just choke it and keep your low idle for trolling
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    1978 35 hp Johnson, electric start.

    or... remove the plug and hard wire it all using a multi conductor cable to handle all the necessary functions... power start kill choke etc... :-)
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    1978 35 hp Johnson, electric start.

    wiring wise this is probably typical although not your year https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/25_35_82-83_elec-remote.jpg https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/77-78_55HP.jpg Also, what ignition switch do I need? see diagram Are factory service manuals available? yes but MAX...
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You are surely correct as I have never worked on one of those and many more. yet I truly think this rabbit can wait. I will let op continue on his journey as I await the happy ending.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I doubt grease in itself help ignition being an insulator anyway there are several high temperature grease products on amazon. Some by Permatex good to -46C to + 1650 C
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    you can make this as complex as you wish. I think you should fix the spark problem and worry about grease and oil after. You are working on a 57 year old engine and things and products haved evolved... greasing a spring should not be a major problem. Become a happy boater.
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    Evinrude 7.5hp kill switch issue

    when all else fails use the old method... choke it ! it always works. no wiring needed oils the innards
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