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Help with rough running motor

jeff6898

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"1979 evinrude 85 hp

Replac


"1979 evinrude 85 hp

Replaced all 4 coils, new wires, plugs. Compression 130 all cylinders. Was running great about 5500-6000rpms. Tonight heard a thump and it wouldn't run over 4000 rpm's. It runs rough like its missing.CHecked spark and compression again all the same. Has fresh gas in it.Any ideas?
Also there is 2 holes above just below the engine cover. ONe has a great flow of water coming out of it the other nothing comes out. IS it supposed to come out of both holes?"
 
"6000 rpm may be too high, for

"6000 rpm may be too high, for that should be between 4500 / 5500. and you still have compressoion in all cylenders? yes you should see water coming from both holes, you will not see it running on a flusher {muffs}."
 
Yes I have 130 compression in

Yes I have 130 compression in all 4 cylinders. I was running the water through the ear piece so that explains that. thanks
 
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