1989 evinrude 150 xp no spark 1998 150HP evinrude ficht has no spark. No spark on any of the spark plugs. The use of QL78YC plugs is only recomended in engines manufactured after 1993. We have a 1989 200 evinrude, no spark. Exterior color: Blue · Interior color Evinrude XPOnly Have Spark On Cylinders 3 & 5. Joined Dec 28, 2010 Messages 3. No spark with power pack disconnected. Oct 17, 2014 #1 This has me baffled. A new water pump impeller will give you peace of mind when you go out the first time. Flywheel at 356 rpm. com decal (plus a lot less ads too). Being afraid that it would let me down far from the dock, I have been running it on the muffs in the driveway some, never above about 1200 - 1500 rpm. Here is what I have done: Mark TDC of all cylinders on flywheel, used inline spark test light and timing gun, only cylinders 2 and 5 I've swapped ignition wires from one bank to the other to ensure it's not the coil packs and when I do those cylinders have no spark so it seems to be that the CDI isn't disconnect the big red plug that connects the boat wiring harness to the engine. Your ignition system consists of these components. Disconnect the boat side harness and connect a remote starter unit. I am looking for suitable replacement magnets. I have a 1989 Evinrude XP 150. I also checked compression and spark. artrobry Member. But when testing for peak voltage across A These motors are bullet proof as long as you de-carb and change the LU lube/water pump. Replaced ignition switch, and kill switch, neutral safety. Share To troubleshoot a no spark issue on your Evinrude XP 150, start by checking the spark plugs for fouling or damage. Re: SPARK PLUG GAP - 1989 EVINRUDE 120 VRO OUTBOARD Thanks for all the interest guys. I need some help troubleshooting engine misfire over 4000 RPM on 1989 Evinrude 150 XP. You may also visit the Boat Motor Manuals section of our site to obtain a service manual. 2011 I have a 1988 evinrude xp 150 outboard. View Profile View Forum Posts View Articles Senior Member Join Date Apr 2009 Location Kings Mtn. The friend I bought it from said it ran last time he Re: 89 evinrude E150STLCEM 150hp no spark Picked up a spark tester today and found out why the engine sounds like it only fires on one piston then dies, becasue it is. Engines with no spark or intermittent spark on one bank can be caused by a faulty stator. Thread starter Caudfish15; Start date Jul 14, 2016; C. Plenty of gas. I am only getting a spark from one of the 6 cylinders Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really Re: 87 xp 150 just backfires,won't start A word to the wise, Just because it doesn't look like the flywhell key sheared, doesn't mean that the flywhell didn't move. I had a problem with no spark a couple of weeks ago, then it sorted itself out. You've replaced most of the ignition components-I assume when you say CDI, that you mean the power Customer: Hello I have an 88-89 evinrude 150 xp 3 carbs. 49 $ 12. I turned off the motor and fished for an hour. 1989 Evinrude 150 Xp Manual John David Williams,Catherine Hansen Strange. To check you will need an ohm meter on the high ohm's scale. It has a 1990 evinrude 150 xp. Thread Tools. 48. Hey guys, I have a 89 175xp and still have no spark at all after checking the stator( which is like brand new) a 1 1/2 oldjust bought a power pack and put it on a few days ago. and now the tach works properly, no warning horn, and the volt Meter reads between 13 1/2 and 14 volts while running. The CAlls to pull plugs, use spark tester or ground the plug bases to the block so that the spark energy has a path still to keep from burning out the pack. New plugs, impeller, lower unit serviced. 1990 - 150hp xp no spark The factory service manual lists some condemning voltage outputs for the timer base when Evinrude 150 v6 mid 80s No spark. Bought the boat with a motor that was not running. need help i have a 89 xp 150 had trouble starting one day start next day no start took to shop he say need bigger battery so i get one starts every time ok . C. Did evinrude make a low compression engine. Have Power To 4 5 & 6. Changed the gear oil this afternoon and went to Re: 1989 Evinrude XP 150-Spark plugs not firing (RCollins) Finally got a little time to check some things out. The Boat ran fine last summer. Sometimes it may be 10 minutes, sometines 30 minutes before it will fire up. C. chrisbutts_2003 Recruit. Login or Sign Up I bought a boat this spring that has a Evinrude 150 XP on it. I unhooked the black and yellow wire to the switch just in case that switch might also be bad, but still no spark. Disconnected ground wire at the kill switch and repaired broken kill Johnson & Evinrude Outboards . If just one circuit was bad you can have no spark to just one cylinder, thats why I stated that you needed to check the resistance though each circuit of the trigger before replacing the power pack. Gas and diesel marine mechanic. When it went in it was running fine, all fogged and stabiled. Message. 1989 Evinrude 150 xp. 1. Not sure what to do seems to me its not I need some help troubleshooting engine misfire over 4000 RPM on 1989 Evinrude 150 XP. Please help One last thing, when I pull the spark plug in the middle right (when facing the back of the motor, standing by prop) it has dirty or blackish fluid on it almost like there's burnt fuel or oil on it and that hole has a small steam of brown fluid when I pull it. Replaced power pack - same problem. If you have a timing light use that to check for ignition on each hole, but the best way is get a spark GAP tester from the auto part store and set it to 7/16th inch gap and it should jump with a strong blue spark. Re: Help me set timing on 1989 150hp evinrude My 1986 Johnson 150 calls for 7 deg. Ignition and kill switches tested fine. com . He immediately shut it down, then after that, never had any spark. Jul 11, 2016 #1 I just bought the boat. 15 posts • Page 1 of 1. Try doing a voltage drop test to determine if/where there is resistance in your circuit. Customer: I just bought a 28’ pontoon with a 1989 200hp XP Evinrude. 89 150 XP with 35 amp stator. S Rear Admiral. Re: 150hp xp tracker 1989 evinrude idle and fuel comsumption I'd probably pull the carbs completely apart. P. W; Start date Jul 11, 2016; D. Joined Jul 10, 2024 Messages 1. I’m selling my 1988 evinrude 150 xp. But, I ran out for 30min to get a compression tester and it would not start again after I tested all the cylinders (made sure everything 1990 90 Hp Evinrude No Spark, Went Out Fishing, For 6 Hours, No Problems. Hi guys, I'm new to this site, and have a lot of questions. There were no shavings or any scoring on the flywheel or crankshaft, but it did indeed move. Thread starter bmx9854; Start date Aug 12, 2017; B. Trouble Check Chart. If the plugs are okay, move on to testing the power pack using a multimeter If there is no spark on any of the spark plugs and you have removed the yellow / black wire from the power pack and still no spark, then problem may be a bad soldering joint It seems I am having erratic spark problems. 1992-1989: CV6 6-Cylinder Commercial Engine 1987-1985: CV6 6-Cylinder Commercial Engine: QL16V — — 1983-1978: CV6 6-Cylinder Commercial Customer: i have a 1989 evinrude xp 150 that idles but it stalls out sometimes like its choked any suggestions and what type of oil should i run regular two stroke oil or injection oil OMC would take a stock 150 or 200 (or what ever) a put a few performance adding parts on them (carbs, heads, porting, etc. Red wire was burned and sparking. in Chattanooga, TN. Johnson Evinrude Outboard Forum . When you get around 4000 RPM engine skips or misfires. experience with complete engine repairs both inboard/outboard Johnson & Evinrude Outboards . -----Could About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright I need some help troubleshooting engine misfire over 4000 RPM on 1989 Evinrude 150 XP. Coles,1998-03 SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive Johnson & Evinrude Outboards . I switched the power pack lead to a different coil and it followed and vise versa with one that was not working. Thread starter Partee217; Start date Jan 7 , 2019; 1; 2; 3; Next. The voltage regulator also operates your tach signal. Joined Mar 10, 2010 Messages 344. If your engine isn't flooded but gets some fuel and doesn't even sputter you might consider missing I am getting no spark on 2 of the 3 on ones side and the 3rd is so low it wont even work. No problem with acceleration in neutral. 1990 Evinrude 150 XP, Turning point Hustler 17 pitch, Motor lifted to the I need some help troubleshooting engine misfire over 4000 RPM on 1989 Evinrude 150 XP. 52. com does not offer troubleshooting assistance or repair advice by email or by telephone. Put Seafoam in the tank and sprayed Compression: 110psi on all 6. As I crank on it, or after I wait awhile,it will start right up and run fine the rest of he day. it has no point. After another 10min the engine needs a short kick with the choke. Get it as soon as Thursday, Dec 19. 1990 - 150hp xp no spark I have a 1990 150 hp xp that was running fine no issuies, I used it one week and than the next week I went to start it befor going to the lake and it would not start. 1990 evinrude no spark. Thread starter etd66ss; Start date Jul 14, 2011; E. Nov 27, 2010 #3 Re: Recommeded Spark Plug 150 Johnson As seahorse 5 says the NGK plugs you have are not correct. Corrosion on these battery connections is another common reason. On Terminal Block Don't Have Power To 1 2 3. 1989 15 hp Johnson with no spark. It has the VRO (replaced 2 years ago). a day ago. <br />Also check the i have an 91 EVINRUDE VE150SLEIE XP 150 which will not START. Facing the back of the engine, I have spark on the right three cylinders. It's just after it sets a few days that it will not start. Re: 1989 Evinrude 150hp won't start, need some help Ok I did the starter jump, and no spark I had spark on one cylinder for a little bit then nothing on it again, I currently don't have a tester on me so that's as far as I can get, im hoping it can be an easy fix I really don't want to dump alot of $$ into this motor if I don't have to. I have an Evinrude XP 150, 1990 model year with about 200 hours of service. I'm troubleshooting a no fire on Cylinder #1 and went to test out the stator and it passes the first test in the book to make sure theres no grounding issues on Terminals A-D. Save. the dead Sometimes all it takes is a squirt of WD 40 into the cylinder and a new spark plug Or a new set of points and 1973-1989 Clymer Publications,1990-01-01 Honda Accord 1994-1997 John Spark issues on 1985 evinrude 150 hp v6. Yesterday I was at the lake and when I cleared the "NO Wake" zone I put the throttle down and the motor only made it to 3000 RPM and I had no real forward speed. Coles,1998-03 SELOC evinrude 15 hp overheating, My 1990 150 XP New updated files for 1989 evinrude 200 xp manuals, 1989 Evinrude 200 Xp. If there is no spark on an cylinder, swap the coils around and see if the lack of spark follows the coil or stays 1989 Evenrude XP 150 no spark; Come join the best Family Orientated fishing website on the Internet. The XP/GT models were the high performance models and had factory high compression heads and large carbs. Repair or modification of Boston Whaler boats, their engines, trailers, and gear. Here's where I'm at with my 1994 crossflow 115 that has no spark. Boat Johnson Evinrude Outboard Forum . v6 1989 evinrude 150 xp only one coil has spark . After about 10min I need to use the fast idle lever (just a little, not more than 1/3 of travel). The problem that I am having is that my engine is very hard to start when it is put in the water for the first time. Jul 14, 2016 #1 I've recently bought this boat and the motor ran great the first three days, besides In this video, I will be replacing both the Ignition Module (Power Pack) and the Charge Coil on my 1989 Johnson/Evinrude 15HP outboard engine. Newportme Posts: 34 Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:17 pm. MarineEngine. ----So see if you have strong spark on each lead , must jump a 3/8" gap. I just recently purchased a boat with a 1989 Evinrude Xp 150 Model# E150STLCE S/N R08213611. Show Printable Version; 04-13-2014, 06:26 PM #1. 6. They can do major harm to a motor if they are the wrong lenght or heat range. I have rebuilt all the carbs and the bulb pumps up tight with no gas leaks. You are invited to join our public Boat Repair Forum to seek assistance from other members. Apr 18, 2019 If you have spark with that wire disconnected but no spark with it connected, the ignition switch is shorted, in which case, replace it. Nothing on all 3. i have REBUILT the CARBURETORS i went out to start it today and same thing again, no spark. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles 8000 RPM Join Date Apr 2012 Location windham nh Posts 3,183 Thanks (Given) 151 Thanks (Received) 117 Likes (Given) 951 Likes (Received) 750 1984 evinrude 150 xp runs great in water will rev up with no issues put in gear to accelerate and just bogs and is very Flash means the engine is sparking when running, no flash means no spark. BUT Its ROUGH at an idle I have a 1988 evinrude XP 150 that was running great a week ago, then a few days ago it didn't want to idle very good but still ran good at WOT, I rebuilt carbs replaced all fuel lines and replaced the gaskets behind the transfer port covers(it looked as though they may have leaked a little) the pulse line to the VRO was also replaced and the check valve cleaned. So, you will have to clean these connection points to get ahead of the spark problem. very confusing issue. but could be power packs or coils if no spark. Johnson & Evinrude Outboards . At wot, it wouldn't even plane out. I put in a new regulator/reactifier and tried to start but no spark. If you do the harness, kill switch or key switch is at fault. This is what I know dissconnected the kill wires at the cdi which are blk/yel still no spark, removed yellow rectifier wires still no spark, replaced the timing Re: evinrude xp 150 hp identification? The XP (or GT for Johnson's) was a marketing badge typically affixed to their crossflow engines. The link and sync procedure will be covered in your manual and should be done before you set the idle timing. Posts 863 Buy Johnson Evinrude Power Pack CD 6 AL 150 Hp 1989-1990 Model SL/ST 6 Cyl WSM 113-3865 CD6AL 5800 L OEM# 18-5885, 583865: Gaskets - Amazon. Ran fine So a buddy of mine is having problems with his motor. It Will Turn With Plenty Of Juice, But No Spark On Any Of The The Coils. It has 2 stainless props that go with it. Please Help. Chris1956 Supreme Mariner. Cold Start: When it does start there's very little normal smoke. Last week it did the same thing again, but didn't fix itself. 1989 Johnson 150 NO SPARK-Please help! Thread 1989 Johnson 150 NO SPARK-Please help! Thread starter 1989johnson150; Start date Aug 14, 2021; 1. Thread starter Texxxican; Start date Apr 27, 2023; T compression is top 95# 92#91#. All other plugs appear normal with traces of oil/fuel on Crank the engine, if you now have spark then you have a problem in the harness, key switch or kill switch. I gave the guy a deposit and took it out to the lake for a test ride. Thread starter artrobry; Start date Jul 25, 2014; A. It was original and failed the tests. We don't need to test them all until we check the primaries. It's a little cold blooded as usual with electric choke but idles fine. Thread starter oldschool71; Start date Jun 26, 2014; O. It's been a while since I've posted about my motor so I'll give a brief explanation of whats going on. Jul 25, 2014 #1 So I bought a spark tester. When it's cranking, check for spark at some of the spark plugs. Update the VRO, if it isn't already, as Jeremy said and you will be a happy camper. Power Distribution Panel. Since the flywheel was off I thought I would test the timer base, stator and power pack there were just replaced last year to make sure I didn't get a bad part. in 1989 Evinrude xp 150. Feb 21, 2011 #1 No spark 1990 Johnson 150 GT Disconnect the rectifier and see if spark returns. Two years ago motor quit -not firing. He said the motor was running better, he only tested it with water hose. Evinrude 150 1989 xp no power except in reverse. Brown - brown/yellow wire 575, +- 25 ohms stator. Thread starter Babyray007; Start date Jul 20, 2017; B. switch, power pack, timer base, and stator, all of them singly or in combination can Find accessories and kits by diagram for 1989 Johnson Evinrude outboard motors. Thread starter Dan Hargrave; Start date Nov 2, 2024; D. Find Your Engine Drill down from the year, horsepower, model number and engine section to get an online inventory of genuine OEM and aftermarket Johnson Evinrude outboard parts. 1989johnson150 New member. I replaced the plugs, pickup sensor {eye}, power pack, cleaned the carbs and I have a 1989 Evinrude 150 XP that is driving me insane. Jan 20, 2014 1989 evinrude 175 xpno spark at all. Stator & trigger test using the OHM setting. bmx9854 New member. Any idea how to tell if the emm is toast? Thx What is the compression supposed to be on a 1989 evinrude 200 xp 2 cycle. 51. Would be very unusual for all 6 of them to go out at Customer: Hello I have an 88-89 evinrude 150 xp 3 carbs. It's got a 1989 Evinrude 150 XP V6 2-stroke (E150STLCEM). As far as the thermostat housing leaking. just cleaned the carbs but after reading up i Re: 1989 evinrude 150 xp tach not working At 17 volts it looks like your voltmeter is incorrect or the voltage regulator has a problem. I put new plugs and wires and cleaned the carbs. Thread starter telcliuk; Start date Sep 15, 2003; T. Everything has been replaced except vacuum switch and primer solenoid. Ended up needing a new rectifier and the magnets on the fly wheel. No spark 1990 Johnson 150 GT. There. The "R" in I have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude that runs great, the only problem is it's hard to start when cold and when I stop for short periods of time it's hard to restart. ----VRO pumps are often replaced when there is nothing major wrong with them. but still no spark. Esp if the engine is new to you. 1989 Evinrude 150XP (Darth VMAX) Great motors. I have an 88 evinrude 150xp, e150stlcca, what is the firing order for this motor as well as the cylinder arrangement? Thanks 7. Sep 15, 2003 #1 " checked for spark on all 6 c The usual cause of no spark when the remote unit is connected, is a shorted ignition switch, but it is very strange that two units would have a faulty switch. I then took it to a boat mech and had him chick it out. i let it sit for an hour and ran fine again. Apr 12, 2012 Johnson Evinrude Outboard Forum. Next Last. 1990 Evinrude 200 hp No Spark. They can answer questions for any Evinrude outboard model or horsepower. Jul 14, 2017 i have a 1989 johnson gt 150 tj150sclem that i have just rebuilt, replaced a sheared key, and the last issue id like to fix and or check is the timing. After the hour was up I started the motor Repost : Evinrude 150XP (1989) by krimsonnation, 4/9/2012 08:29 ET Category - Motors [[[[[So a buddy of mine is having problems with his motor. No spark to any cylinder. worked ok for a. He took it to a mechanic who cleaned carbs and replaced fuel lines. Thread starter trudie2; Start date Jun 16, 2009; T. timing at idle. Captain Nick. 1989 Evinrude 175. No spark. Propeller. 89 70hp evinrude. When you have that info, time it as follows: Be sure to use your own Customer: 1989 Johnson 150hp no spark disc connectedblack an yellow stripe wire at ign switch. Joined Mar 25, 2004 Messages 27,943. I tried a different power pack, no difference. There is no spark on any cylinder, I have verified that the key switch and the safety lanyard switch are not the problem by I only have spark in one Go. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie. Now I got lucky and had an intermittent spark issue which finally has no spark. Everything seemed to run good and the boat did well. Re: 1989 Evinrude 150 Compression It certainly makes sense that the compression would be low if it is not broken in yet. Topic of this manual is all about the greatest of the johnson evinrude outboard service manual 150 HP EVINRUDE OUTBOARD V6 MANUAL JOHNSON EVINRUDE 1973 -1989 OUTBOARD 48-235 Hp REPAIR SERVICE Manual IE: XP, NT, 2000, Re: 1996 Evinrude Intruder 150 loosing power I'm wondering why you put the sparkplugs back in without checking for spark. Re: '90 VRO 150hp v6, no spark except one cylinder I have the same no spark on my engine. Did this numerous times, and out of no where it took off like a bat outta hell. i have been told 90% of the time it is the power pack. You might be able to find a used set. Also, you may want to change the thermostats too, they are very accessible and easy to replace. I had the boat serviced last spring. Reactions: T. 1989 Evinrude 150 xp- long post What a headache Had my '89 Stratos serviced earlier this year. <br />That ought to be a J4C! Hey all, so as title states I lost all spark to my 1989 Evinrude 200XP sparkplugs after I did a compression test yesterday. If you know something different post it back. etd66ss Member. HP 150 HP 60 V6 150 HP Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual, 2-40 Hp, 1973-1989 Clymer Publications,1990-01-01 Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Joan Coles,Clarence W. Jun 16, 2009 #1 i winterized and put the boat "1990 60 hp evinrude, e60tlesm. You need all 6 firing when running in the lake with the prop 20" underwater. I finally found a loose wire in one of the power pack to timer base connectors for #5 and Disconnect the RED main electrical plug, then crank the engine via the starter solenoid (solenoid battery cable term to solenoid 3/8" nut). In 1989 OMC made two different 150 engines, the basic model and the XP/GT model. Sometimes the rust or corrosion on the battery connections can be stuck which makes it harder to remove. Joined Jul 9, 2016 Messages 26. I seems like it looses a cylinder or two under load. Discussion in 'Outboards' started by Cturley, Aug 30, 2015. About this vehicle. Odds 2008 Johnson Evinrude 115, 150, 175, 200 HP V4 V6 E-TEC Outboards Workshop Service Repair Manual DOWNLOAD Download Now; 2010 Johnson Evinrude 115, 130, 150, 175, 200 HP V4 V6 E-TEC Outboards Workshop Service Repair Manual DOWNLOAD Download Now; 2007 Johnson Evinrude 115, 150, 175, 200 HP 60 Degrees V models Outboards Service Repair Workshop Re: 1984 Evinrude 150 xp VRO pump needs replaced? The 1983 model of your motor used 2 fuel pumps. Please Note. 79Jimmy Cadet. Last weekend my regulator/reactifier mealted down. If the engine has spark, check the boat side harness's black/yellow wire for shorts to ground. Local mechanis said bad power pack; replaced-- back on water--six fishing trips--down Re: 1995 88 SPL Evinrude NO spark, something dumb? I don't think the wrong plugs could damage anything electrical, but I'm not positive. in Central Frontenac, ON. It will get to plane by pressing primer solenoid only. Beesaman Contributing Member. i’ve changed wires and swapped coil packs around still the same issue on number engine 1986 evinrude 150 hp e150stlcd xp150 iboats 1989 evenrude xp 150 no spark boating forum iboats how to test ignition coils evinrude 150 boating forum Table of Contents service manual jun 17 2008 2 re 1989 evinrude 150 xp 1 this Re: 89 Evinrude 150 XP fuel pump When I got my engine 2 yrs ago I hired a tech off craigslist to go through it and show me how to take care of it, took less than 3 hrs and answered all my questions, first thing he did was compression test, we wrote the numbers in my manual for future reference. the spark test revealed the following: stbd top - weak spark, stbd middle 1991 Evinrude 150 Xp Manual: cylinder and a new spark plug Or a new set of points and condensers which do not require expert knowledge or black magic 1973-1989 Clymer Publications,1990-01-01 Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Joan Coles,Clarence W. I have a 1989 200 hp evinrude xp model # E200 Pleb it will start and run like a new one about 90 percent of the time crank engine and see if you have spark. Les Young. The model number for an XP would have started 1993 Evinrude, 70HP VE70TLETS - Bottom cylinder not firing - Coil is good, moved it to the other cylinder to test and it does not fire. I had it running good and steady and would start turn of the key when it warmed up. I have a 1990 XP 150 V6 VRO motor and the flywheel magnets are damaged. I am only getting a spark. This process Evinrude 175 no spark. It takes me forever to get it started, but once it starts it runs fine and will all day long, it will restart with just a bump of the switch. I also disconnect the kill I have had several of those XP 150's. 1996 Evinrude 90 HP. Can anyone help?mod#E150GLEOM Modified by bubb1145 at 11:02 AM 5/9/2011 [[[[[[[[[[[So a buddy of mine is having problems with his motor. Thread starter Beesaman; Start date Apr 12, 2012; B. Once done, at least you know where you are with repairs. Customer: I have a 1989 evinrude 150xp Mod# XXXXX My problem is I lose spark on cyls 1 or 3 when Idling for a min or so. Black/white - white black 40, +- 10 ohms trigger check each wire to ground, should be no reading. Had to replace cold start solenoid 6 months ago with OEM rebuilt unit. 1 of 3 Go to page. 1989 Evinrude 225 No Spark. 1989 Johnson GT150 No spark! Thread starter sundaydrive86; Start date Feb 26, 2016; S. -----But I never spend $ without inspection to see if parts are bad. ran like it was at 1/3 open. I did this a few time with the same results. Nov 2, 2024 reverse !-----In reverse there is a lot of exhaust air in the prop and very little load. How can we be of help? Customer: I have a 1988 Evinrude 150 XP. 1989 Johnson 150 hp has spark, but will not fire. Listed a week ago. The previous owner said he had it out fishing one day, and while running the motor dropped to 3 cylinders. Champion Spark Plugs for Evinrude Outboard Motors. Re: Just bought 1990 Evinrude 150 xp. I have a 1986 evinrude xp 150 the compression test results were 98/100/101/97/100/99 is Ask the experts on our Evinrude Forum for repair issues, diagnosing problems, links to diagrams, suggestions on buying parts and more. No spark with rectifier disconnected. Put your POS voltmeter lead on the battery POS terminal and the voltmeter NEG lead After doing a spark test with the spark plugs out I found that #1 and #5 had to spark. According to the CDI power pack troubleshooting guide, this means there is a problem with the kill circuit, and Re: 89 Evinrude 150 XP failing spark test on 2 cylinders That engine will seem to run just fine on the trailer when firing only 3, 4 or 5 plugs. Motor Ran Great, Took It Home, Did The Wash-down, Went To Flush Motor, Motor Won't Start. Disconnect the 5-pin connector on the port side of the power pack and see if the spark returns. He is running a 1989 Evinrude XP 150 on a 1991 Shadow. Restart: After running a ARCO Marine Barr Marine Manifolds BRP Evinrude Johnson OMC CDI Electronics Champion Spark Plug Jabsco Pumps Mercury Quicksilver Propeller NGK Spark Plug Best spark plugs for 1989 evinrude 15hp. Since weak ignition components tend to fail when the engine warms up to normal operating temps, you might want to warm the engine up first. Got it back from him and the motor has been running good. 50. Tan. Joined Jun 2, 2013 Messages 11. Champion L77JC4 Pack of 4 Spark Plugs. If your center carb is If your model is a 150 XP/GT model with the 35 amp alternator, it will have the quick start feature, which automatically advances the timing somewhat till the engine warms up to 100 degrees. The key to those engines is to take off the VRO (oil injection) and premix your oil and gas manually. Listed a day ago. Joined May 4, 2004 Messages 4,718. Still no spark on any cylinder. It has plenty of power at first, then 3 seconds later it seems like if it was a car that it has a clogged catalytic converter and take a while to get up to speed. <br /><br />Some likely culprits are the ign. The compression must be 80+ psi on 1988 evinrude 150 xp. 1989 Johnson GT150 No spark! . During the test run it wouldn't accelerate past 3000 RPM. v6 1989 evinrude 150 xp only one coil has spark. What is the compression supposed to be on a 1989 evinrude 200 xp 2 cycle. sideoutmty Recruit. Only spark I get is from the lower left piston. The current Champion chart is *way off* in some places, for example:<br /> '60s 40hp. I was told it went to limp mode but I see no faults in evdiag tool. 1989 Evinrude 110 HP E110TLCEM 1 spark plug in #1 Cylinder is black and sooty also hard to start. He said the I have a 1996 Evinrude 150 that idles fine but starts to lose power once you put it in gear and give it the gas. Go. You need to be sure all the passages are clear inside the carbs and that the jets have no debris in them, restricting fuel flow. Start the engine and check the gray wire on the tach for volts, it should show a difference in voltage when the engine is idling and when it is running faster. If no one answers you here, ask for the timing specifications on the Evinrude/Johnson forum at MarineEngine. I will go out and mess with it for I looked at a used 1989 150 today and when it ran ok, but the compression checked out to be only 75-80psi in all 6? The guy that has it said that's all it ever had? I am used to seeing about 145 on most OMC motors with this gauge. Dan. 70hp Evinrude no spark. I then installed This can prevent the current from passing through, hence causing problems like these. Babyray007 New member. I have 110 PSI of compression on all cylinders. Replaced ignition switch, and kill switch, neutral safety What is the compression supposed to be on a 1989 evinrude 200 xp 2 cycle. Always run the QL77JC4 spark plugs. Joined: Aug 2015 you have no spark to that cylinder, and revs will drop fairly noticeably even in a 6-cylinder motor. Only had it out twice because it was very cold collared and hard to start. Jason. The engine cools down surprisingly fast. Use automotive jumper cables to activate the engine's starter. It starts and runs great in the driveway. I even reduced the gap to Connect a spark gap tester to all cylinders. The problem is when I first try to start it cold I only get spark from a couple of cylinders. Unplugged the kill Thread: 1995 150 XP V6 Evinrude No Spark. I bought the boat in May and the seller tested it in the yard with muffs on and it started right up and ran it for about 10 minutes. Thread starter chrisbutts_2003; Start date May 16, 2022; C. "AMEN" 06-29-2014, 06:46 PM #12. We have 1 Evinrude 150 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual . By petrox in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors i have a 1991 evinrude 150 as soon as you fire it up all six cylinders have spark but after about 5-10 seconds number 2 drops spark and doesn’t come back. No Spark 70hp Evinrude. $12. Trigger Force 90hp on my boat. no spark on any of the 3 cylinders, but it ran fine last fall when i winterized it. Thread starter bill_w; Start date Oct 17, 2014; bill_w Advanced Contributor. Evinrude 150 V6 Compression? I agree, I never heard of a 2 stroke that runs with that low of compression. Always had issues starting (flooding) because I didn't know proper (priming). I am using an inline spark tester light. And on several of them there is a miss or the spark cuts out some then I see the spark again but its weak. Help Crappie. SeaHorse, according to the chart in the link you included above, my 1989 Evinrude 120 HP 90 dergree V4 looper should be run with QL77JC4 plugs. I will try to make this as short as I can. The Marine Mechanic I'm going to connect you with knows all the tricks and ARCO Marine Barr Marine Manifolds BRP Evinrude Johnson OMC CDI Electronics Champion Spark Plug Jabsco Pumps for a good price for or let you trade that one in for one that is already rebuilt i have a few 93 xr4 150 merc for 2800 1989 evinrude xp 150 2600 1994 jhonson venom 225 4000 and a 1985 jhonson gt 150 2300 all comes with free Usually it's the "carport cowboys" and the untrained "mechanics" who put the wrong NGK's in a person's Johnson or Evinrude outboard. does this mean it is probably the stator or power pack? I have a 1989 Hey I have a 1995 intruder with no spark. oldschool71 New member. What size prop do I need? Also, is it normal to use 6 gallons of fuel in 20 mins going about 2 or miles??? Please help! Lol Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes boat issues seem like they'll be really complicated, but end up being easy to fix. Don't run it , just check for spark. Control box · 1989 Evinrude xp 150. Good spark, weak spark, no spark 89 Johnson 150 My problem: I have a 1989 Johnson GT150, it starts okay but as soon as I put it in gear it misses horribly. Check each wire to ground, should be no reading. If you now have proper spark To troubleshoot a no spark issue on your Evinrude XP 150, start by checking the spark plugs for fouling or damage. 31. This year back to the intermittent starting no spark. Evinrude 150 Operator's Manual (60 pages) 100 thru 250 HORSEPOWER FPL, FSL, FPX, FCX, FPZ, FCZ, FHL Spark Plugs. Also check the timing to keep it up to factory specs and to avoid a meltdown. Re: '89 Evinrude XP150 spark & starting problems I picked up a simple spark tester this weekend at Auto Zone. Vic. Do a compression and spark test. Can I use a 225 hp Evinrude powerhead on a 150 hp Eivinrude body if they are the same year? 1989. telcliuk Guest. Thread starter sideoutmty; Start date Feb 21, 2011; S. Problem: 1989 Evinrude XP150 model# E150STLCEM with ignition problem. Ky. I'm using the same prop that was on my Re: Problems with 1988 Evinrude 150 XP Outboard Check the compression and spark first. trudie2 New member. For starters I have a TE150SCLEM serial# R 08229746. 1989 Evinrude 150 Xp Manual: Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines Gordon Blair,1996-02-01 Design and Simulation of Two Stroke Engines is a unique hands on information source The author having designed and developed many two stroke engines offers practical and Re: 1989 Johnson GT 150 no spark Disconnect the electrical cable from the control box at the big red plug inside the cowling. Trouble shooting no spark. Last edited: Apr 18 . There is no backpressure. Just replaced my rectifier/regulator on my 89 150 XP to try to fix a single cylinder cold no spark issue. brand new power pack, I have a 1988 Evinrude 150 XP. Re: 1986 Evinrude 2 Stroke V6 150 hp starts (with manual help) then dies. Their last year was 1991. Jan 7, 2019 #1 It was running fine down the river then just sputtered out and hasn’t produced a spark since. Consult the manufacturer's specifications for the correct resistance values. Dan Hargrave Recruit. Coles,1989 Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Joan Coles,Clarence W. no spark, had new power pack installed several years I have an 1992 Evinrude 150. Evinrude 150 HP 150849S No Spark. Confirmed that I now have no spark on any of the six cylinders, which explains why it won't even fire not when cranking. It is an E150STL CEM. I have a 1989 Evinrude 150 xp that is giving me fits. New champion plugs, wires, lower unit serviced, and new impeller. $1,000. A simple spark checker device or a timing light will show whether you have spark or not. Few Questions The factory recommended spark plug for your engine is Champion QL77JC4. These were the first OMC/Evinrude's with the VRO. Joined May 16, 2022 Messages 2. ----So take the VRO apart and see if anything is wrong with it. Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule. 09-03-2013 #5. What can I do? park was test with gap at 7/16 gap Right Side Left Side 110, good spark 110, NO Spark 110, good spark 120, Weak Spark 110, good spark 110, NO Spark So the new problem is the left side is not getting any spark at all. com by becoming a Supporting Member. Thread starter Dan. With this unplugged, the motor starts up and runs great. Stator, Timer base, power pack, wire harness, coils, rectifier/regulator and spark plugs. Contact We have a 1989 200 evinrude, no spark. I also disconnect the kill switch from the pack and the ignition. remove the spark plugs so the engine doesn't start and jump the starter from the battery. Joined Feb 8, 2012 Messages "Hope some one can help. I bought a boat this spring that has a Evinrude 150 XP on it. TOM. 1989 Evinrude 175xp no spark except on one cylinderplease help !! . com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. Expert. Re: 1990 Evinrude 60 HP, no spark Welcome to the forum 18RTO,<br /><br />Having an OMC service/shop manual for your motor will be a plus, also a DVA meter, the manual will help explain some of the troubleshooting procedures. the flywheel is I just bought a boat and I don't know a thing about them. ) and call them XP/GT 150's/200's, etc. Last year had an intermittent no spark, the local dealer replaced the powerpack seemed ok. obviously i had spark when it ran 2 weeks ago, but now nothing. Degree in Marine Technology. These are meant to keep the two pack's from interacting with each other. Home. I did the resistance checks on the stator and trigger and they seem fine . Engine starts right up. mrelmo, Sep 27, 2020, in forum: Outboards. May 16, 2022 #1 Hello, my 1998 150hp ficht has no spark to all 6 cylinders. powerabout Jul 27, 2021 It then got to where there was no spark on any of the Go. It runs good I just repowered my boat and don’t need this one anymore. Hi folks, I just tried to start my 1989 Evinrude 150XP since getting it out of storage. MarineServices. Disconnect both four wire connectors from the pack. Im guessing the timing plate, if it was stator I would gain spark w Rpms and with out moving timing. 150xp evinrude no spark. 49. ran it again the next day and it did it only after about an hour. The engine is on a First of all any help will be appreciated been over this thing so much its in memory. 1990 evinrude VRO 150 Hp will not start The spark plug coils usually have a very low failure rate. Jul 14, 2011 #1 I just bought a project motor, no spark at all. 28 YRS, JOHNSON &amp; OMC COBRA MASTER TECH, MERCURY/MERCRUISER CERT,VOLVO Well my 1989 60hp is not prone to flood. Aug 12, 2017 #1 I'm struggling to identify the faulty component in a 1990 Evinrude 200hp. First trip to lake, the boat only seemed to be running on 3 cylinders. Please read my post and give me some suggestions I have a 1994 TE150GLET engine on my boat. No Spark (rodent damage was the initial cause) Gearcase is in great condition and Tilt/trim working properly. . New to Forum, 1995 70 hp Evinrude bought it 3 years ago on a poontoon. Again this is a pass or fail test. If it's sparking, you've got a problem somewhere in the control box or it's harness. CA$1,500. Caudfish15 Cadet. <br />After removing the jumper check the kill wire for resistance to ground, it should be open with the key in the run position. Thread starter TwoRivers; Start date Apr 18, 2019; TwoRivers Petty Officer 1st Class. No. Anti-Corrosion Anodes. now when I get it up to 5g's motor bogs down almost dies then go's again then bogs down now no fire at all? 1992 Evinrude 200XP no spark. Here's our issue: the motor gets no spark at all, unless we unplug the 'sensor kill' plug from the power pack. . Both 60* and 90* are the same. Since you have no spark on two cylinders we need to check stator and timer base. 53. Share. When I hit the throttle They spark but if I just open the carbs to rev engine I wont pick up spark. However, most of them seem weak. When I put it in the water under load it bogs down and won't go faster then 6mph at full throttle. Partee217 Member. W New member. The motor cranks and idles fine but then starts "cutting out" at high speeds, anything over 40. Re: Evinrude 200 No Spark Re: Evinrude 200 No Spark There is what is called an isolation diode in each pack. a week ago. It all just stopped. Customer: I have a 1989 Evinrude 150 hp XP. Aug 14, 2021 #1 New to this forum and I’ve been having an issue with my 89 Johnson GT 150 not getting spark on all cylinders. Changed spark plugs with no results. Replies: 16 Views: 23,987. I am getting ready for the upcoming boating season, now it won't start. Re: 1989 Evinrude 150 XP Ignition Problems Picture #3 appears to show a melting down of the two black coils (beginning of the ignition system), if so, replace the stator as this cause a voltage drop to the powerpack which in turn results in weak, erratic, and eventually no ignition. in the middle of the day after running for hours my 150 quit and would not get back its rpm. 1989 Evinrude 175xp no spark except on one cylinderplease help !! Thread starter Babyray007; Start date Jul 14, 2017; B. Suspeck Black Yellow By chatting and My 1989 Evinrude 50 hp isn't getting any spark, but it's getting. Jul 20, 2017 #1 Hey guys, I have a 89 175xp and still have no spark at all after checking the stator( which is like brand new) a 1 1/2 oldjust bought a power pack and put it on a few days ago. When I take it out on the water first of all it is super hard to start and when I do get it going it will only go fast enough to make a small wake then die. If this is happening, Re: Which spark plug for a Evinrude 150?? Ezeke and others, be very careful with that ChampionSparkplugs site. sundaydrive86 Seaman Apprentice. If the plugs are okay, move on to testing the power pack using a multimeter to measure the resistance across the terminals. Re: 1989 Evinrude 150 Tach/Rectifier/VRO/ issues Ok I replaced the Rectifier/Reg. I am charging the battery as I write this. Ted G. What are the common issues with no spark. Let us know what you find. Check for spark. Champion spark plugs are original equipment on many outboard and inboard motors and are excellent replacements for everyday engine maintenance. Dan Cario 1994 STV Mod-VP w/225HO Ficht Evinrude Johnson Evinrude Outboard Forum . I'd run those exclusively. When taking off under load it looses power and it takes a while to plane off. And I get a 7/16 gap jump on all the coils. Jun 26, 2014 I have an 89 Evinrude 75 XP. 40 yrs. Pull the linkage off the timer base, tie the timer to full advance and spin motor over with timing light on it. olboatman. Accelerates slow in gear. It maxes out at approximately 3000 rpm's. I unplugged red plug to bypass ignition and Customer: Hello Mechanic's Assistant: Hello. osbs bjaak nngiv oogk hfwap bbrdx kapku ylru eundhnk wkacq