NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

[timmyt66]

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]

Re: NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

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

 

[timmyt66]

Re: NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

YES IT IS I AM REALLY OUT OF IDEAS

 

[alden135]

Re: NO POWER 1985 EVINRUDE 175

Did you check the timing?

 

[emdsapmgr]

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.