Any outboard mechanics?

[Z7_Matt]

I need help/ advise. I bought a 1972 Johnson 50hp long haft outboard from a guy in Katy. He assured me that everything was good but it wasn't. I have great compression but no spark. Anyone know where to find ignition parts?

[froghunter]

good luck. old engines used a point system to create a spark. as far as i know points are no longer made. i have 2 1970 motors at home. dont rember what brand they are. you are welcome to rob parts if you need to.

[froghunter]

pm me if you are interested.

[Highbridge hand]

There is a good outboard mechanic out by lake Houston, he specializes in older Outboards, his name is Doyle rice, been a few years since I've used him but he was fair, honest, & had all the parts for my 78 evinrude, try Google maybe

[DRow]

Im not trying to hijack you thread here at all man but if there is someone on here that knows about boat motors ( specifically a 25 hp yamaha 2 stroke ) PLEASE pm me. Im having problems with the forward/reverse linkage. Its a tiller drive motor. Thanks

[Z7_Matt]

There is a good outboard mechanic out by lake Houston, he specializes in older Outboards, his name is Doyle rice, been a few years since I've used him but he was fair, honest, & had all the parts for my 78 evinrude, try Google maybe

I will
See if I can locate this fella. I sent fog hunter a pm to see what he has. Thanks for the info!

[KNEE DEEP]

D Row.Tommy Tran here in Palacios knows Yamaha's inside and out.For that
matter he knows them all.Best boat mechanic i know of down here.Tommy's
Outboard service located on Hiway 35 in Palacios.Give him a call.

[BowSlayer]

If that '72 model is electric shift I wouldn't waste too much money on it myself.

[Z7_Matt]

Good thing it's not lol