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  1. DRCrowe

    1987 225 Evinrude no spark

    Thanks Racerone. I troubleshot the heck out of this thing. I rebuilt my starter with new brushes and turned the com on my lathe. I even got a DVA adapter for my multimeter for the CDI troubleshooting specs. The Powerpack was a hail Mary! None of it made sense. I even tested the old powerpacks...
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    1987 225 Evinrude no spark

    UPDATE I installed a new stator and timer base and still no spark. I finally tired a backup power pack on the port side and got spark! I swapped it to the starboard side and got spark I tested the other power packs again and they are still dead. I would have never guessed both power packs would...
  3. DRCrowe

    Reputable engine source?

    Michigan Motorz are great. You can actually call them and talk to a person! I'm on Year 2 with my vortec 350 and a very happy customer. I'd use them again if I needed to.
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    1987 225 Evinrude no spark

    I did some testing per the CDI Electronics troubleshooting guide. Note, I don’t have a DVI Adapter for my Fluke Multi Meter so those values are N/A. Values according to CDI WIRE | READ TO | RESISTANCE | DVA (Connected) | DVA (Disconnected) Brown | Brown/Yellow | 950-1100 (35 Amp) | 150-400 V |...
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    1987 225 Evinrude no spark

    It is a new battery from last year and I charged it before de-winterizing. I learned from past experience to never let the boat charge a weak battery. That lesson cost me a stater a couple years back. It is spining as fast as ever and sounds very normal. Per CDI troubleshooting I even removed...
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    1987 225 Evinrude no spark

    I tried starting my 1987 225 Evinrude today and it has no spark. It ran fine when I winterized it. I tried disconnecting the black/yellow wires at the powerpacks (1987 225 has 2 CDI's) still no spark. I tried closing the gap down on my volt tester to about 1/8 inch and checked several cylinders...
  7. DRCrowe

    DPS pressure and vac testing

    If you find water in your bellows you will have most likely found your culprit. I don't believe the output shaft has a water seal, only an oil seal. I've read others question the oil plug, filler and drain o-rings. Lots of places to fail but easy to address with a couple of bucks on OEM o rings...
  8. DRCrowe

    DPS pressure and vac testing

    I had water in my lower this year too. I tried a pressure test and and it held pressure with no drop overnight. When I switched the pump to vacuum, it started dropping pretty fast. The shift seal on mine went bad. I tore mine down for inspection which was good. If you do any tear down make sure...
  9. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    YES Scott, me too! Thanks again for the support! Getting close for another amazing season on the water. Bottom paint next!
  10. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Thanks guys! I used the fill port on top. Took soooo long!
  11. DRCrowe

    Going from 290 to 280

    Wow, That will be a project. Looking forward to following your progress. I did a partial transom repair on a Barefoot Ski Centurion a couple years ago. It turned out good, but was a lot of work. I used West Systems epoxy instead of cheaper poly resin. You get what you pay for. Do you have any...
  12. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Update (and quick question) I replaced the shift seal and installed new o rings on the gear box, drain plug, dipstick and vent screw on top. Reassembled and performed vacuum test to 14 inHg per the manual and it held steady this time! One quick question, I was going to pull the gearbox back off...
  13. DRCrowe

    Outdrive Leaking Oil

    I just replace the shift seal on mine as it was leaking pretty bad too. There is a helpful youtube video that explains the 3 different types of possible shift plates. (search AYR Cave Shop - part 5 shifting cover). I saw the 3 options offered by Volvo in the manual, but the video did a good job...
  14. DRCrowe

    Going from 290 to 280

    danielkelsas, Sounds like an interesting project. There are a few questions that go beyond the outdrive. You elude to the current setup for 4 cylinder engines being swapped to v8's is that correct? If so you will need to solve some exhaust issues if you plan on keeping the 290 transom shields...
  15. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Thanks for the tip QBoy! Anything to help keep water out!
  16. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Thanks for the heads up Ken, I have a couple, but might need to get a smaller one based on the pics in the manual!
  17. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Hi Scott, if you ever had water in the bellows, the front seal is a suspect area - I had a bad oil leak in the front seal last year. Lots of oil in the bellows but no water. I replaced the front seal and the sealing ring (which had a visual wear pattern and I didn't want it to eat another seal!)...
  18. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    Hi Scott and Bruce, Thanks for taking the time to respond! Looks like I should have waited to post until I did the vacuum test as you both mention. I wanted to see if the pressure test held overnight which it did. Apparently the oil seals aren't the issue. This morning I performed a vacuum...
  19. DRCrowe

    Water in 280 dp lower unit but pressure test is good?

    I have a 280 dp that I was servicing and found water and milky oil when I drained it. I decided to pressure test and see if I could find the failing seal but didn't see any bubbles? I've left the pressure pump connected to the outdrive and it has been at 10 PSI and hasn't moved for over an...
  20. DRCrowe

    Volvo 290dp 2.30 lower on a volvo 280dp 1.95 upper?

    Thanks Scott! Sounds like a good plan!
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