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    Misfiring on a 1975 85hp Evinrude

    I just bought a 1975 85hp Evinrude motor and have replaced all four ignition coils, spark plugs and a new stater to try and fix this problem. When I start the motor on the hose in the driveway it seems to run fine for a while but after warming the engine it begins to misfire outside the engine. I can here the spark firing outside the plug sometimes on both sides. I have touched the plug wire to see where it is coming from and have gotten shocked. This has been the problem from the begining. I don't know what to do next. Could my plug wires not be connected properly. I have tried to tighten them into the coil a few times. Help!!!

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    Re: Misfiring on a 1975 85hp Evinrude (timjrubel)

    The plug wire are breaking down when hot so replace the wires.
    Dan Burnette - Marietta, GA
    Triton 18TRX - 200 HO G2

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