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    1972 Evinrude 85hp Starflite

    I have a 1972 evinrude starflite that I need controls for. What controls will work with this motor and where can I get them. I would prefer a center console mounted control rather than side mount.
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    1972 85 hp evinrude

    Sorry but my last post was incorrect! I have a weak spark in this motor and would like to test the amplifier before spending the big bucks on a new one. Motor won't start and no spark jumping the points. Is this the same test as a Johnson of the same year and HP and should i do a systematic...
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    WEAK OR NO SPARK

    i HOPE JOE REEVES READS THIS ONE!!!! 1972 85HP JOHNSON. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A SPARK GOING ACROSS THE POINTS. AM WONDERING IF THE AMPLIFIER OR COIL IS BAD. BOUGHT A NEW COIL BUT SAME TROUBLE! I'VE HEARD OF THE " STEVENS TESTER" BUT NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. HOW CAN I TEST THE AMPLIFIER AND WHERE CAN I...
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    Oil reservoir tank on115 merc OB

    The oil reservoir tank seems to be compressing from suction as the oil gets used. I noticed a small rubber check valve in the cap which also has a relief like the caps on the plastic gas tanks. Should the tank be relieved or what?
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    1990 merc 115 OB is overcharging

    The voltage gage is going to 17 18 volts and the battery is warm, seems to be overcharging! What could be wrong? Could I have a crossed wire or maybe a bad regulator if there is one. When key is on and motor NOT running the voltage reads about 13
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    side mount control

    how do i tell what type of side mount control is on my 1990 sea ray with a 115 1990 merc outboard. is it a Commander 2000 or just plain old Commander- both with Power trim/tilt electric start with warning horn (which is constantly on although oil is ok and feeding to engine).
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    !990 115 merc outboard wiring diagram

    I just reconnected some wiring to my merc 115 and somethings wrong! Does anyone have a wiring diagram they could e mail to me. where does tach lead and trim unit wires ect. go?
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    fuel gage and voltage gage

    My fuel gage is going to empty then back to it's proper reading as if the wire is being connected then reconnected. The tach wasn't working now it is and I seem to be ovwercharging at 17 to 18 volts and thwe battery is very warm. Any Ideas?
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    Morse control seems to stick

    I have a Morse control system on my 90 sea ray. I just put the same 115 motor back on after overhaul.It is the type with a piston that slides back and forth. Could the piston arms be bent causing it to stick in one direction. this system seems to be hydraulic, where would i fill it?
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    RESPONSE TO LEDGEFINDER

    PLEASE READ MY ADDED REPLY UNDER ORIGINAL POSTING
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    1970 EVINRUDE 60ESL/ WEAK SPARK/ EVERYONE IS STUMPED!

    I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING EXCEPT STATOR AND COIL ON MY IN LINE 3 CYLINDER. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO 2 MARINAS AND SPENT $1100 TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE HEARD OF SOME STATOR PROBLEM INVOLVING CORROSION OF TIMING PICKUPS. SOME MORE INF IS THAT I USED AN AUTOMOTIVE STARTER RELAY AND ALSO HAD TO REPLACE WIRE...
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