Recent content by JRyno10

Thanks. I appreciate the confirmation. Do you happen to know how I would remove that part?

I am attempting to fix my starter for this engine as it does not rewind the pull cord. After taking the starter out and inspecting it I notice that the (part number 0314586) - Spring Retainer “upper” is broken. It looks like the bottom 1/2 inch split off. Is this what is causing my starter not...

That is exactly what I was touching. The + and - that the bulb sits in.

Dale, for future reference where should I have grounded it? I should have put the red on the light bulb socket and the ground where?

After redoing every single connection and checking every wire, it was as simple as a broken ground wire that was hanging on by a thread in an area I couldn't see.

Ok now I'm dumbfounded. I have replaced the switch. It purchased new bulbs.. it's not the bulbs.. when I use my voltmeter on the light bulb socket it reads 12.65. Why does the bulb not illuminate?

Thanks everyone for the input. There were a few things that were causing intermittent use and they were one loose connection at the switch and a few connections that were not clean. Sand paper and corrosion block cleaned those up and so far it seems that my most of my electrical problems have...

So I am trying to get my wiring 100% operational. My Trim (only down) does not work, doesn't get power occasionally. Shaking the wires/fidgeting with them seem to get it to work again. However this will also sometimes cause my accessories to not work or my ignition. I'm not sure where I should...

My 1994 70hp Evinrude overheated and is seized. I have Stumbled Across a 1996 60hp Evinrude and was wondering if these are the same poweerheads?

Compression test read 65,30,65. Why would all of the numbers be so low?

Yes it Siezed to do an over heat. I guess it will be needing a rebuild?

Long story short my Motor Siezed up and now is relatively free. However the starter can hardly spin the flywheel enough to start it. I want to do a compression test on it but I don't know where to begin. What should the compression be on each cylinder?

kofkorn that is unfortunate but thanks for letting me know. Johnny, thanks for giving me that link, lots of good information there. However I haven't been able to find what the ideal compression would be for a 78' 25hp Evinrude. Also, how close should the compression be between the two cylinders?

I want to thank everyone for their replies. It looks like I may just hold onto this one for a parts motor. I found a 78' 25hp Evinrude that is tiller and pull start, which is what I really want. Would most of the parts on the 74' be compatible on the 78'? I am going to go look at the 78' today...

This motor came along with the boat that I recently purchase and I was hoping to get it running. The PO said it had a "solenoid problem" but he also said that is was an 18hp which in fact it is a 25hp. I know for sure that it is missing the spark plug wires (you can see this in the pictures...