NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

timmyt66

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i have a 1985 175 i put 2 new power packs 6 new coils new plug wires new plugs the carbs have been rebuilt all cyls have have bet 85 - 90 lbs compression out of the water it runs great in the water it falls on its face it has absolutley no power to run more the 7 mph im at my wits end what could it be what do i need to check?
 

alden135

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Re: NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

Is your timer base advancing to it's stop when you increase the throttle?
 

emdsapmgr

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Re: NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

Next time out on the water-run the engine in gear and put a timing light on each plug wire. See if you get a strong, constant flash on each. Look for no fire, misfire or intermittent flashes.
 
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