nikolass

i have a 60 hp evinrude outboard motor it has 120 compression for all 3 cylinders its getting fuel and spark but whenever i try to start it, it just backfires?

Anubis_4_99

boats dont float if there is a hole in them

thats about all i know

Dr.Boost

Timing?
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rsmith2786

Two stroke or four stroke?

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1slow91

whats the year of the motor
check the flywheel key and see if its set right otherwise its way out time
then check the points system

78NOVA

my dad has a boat.....aka chevy caprice from 88

nikolass

its a 1971 evinrude two stroke it has points but they dont look fried and i dont see why it would be out of time because last year i drove it all around its starting to **** me off because it starts once and awhile and runs alright then just shuts off

Dr.Boost

So it's been sitting for a year? Chances are you have oil clogging all kinds of ---- up. Clean the fuel system. I know you said it's getting gas, but maybe it's getting too much gas.
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1slow91

check the flywheel key it might have crapped out on ya and that will shoot the whole system
try cleaning the points with some 120 grit sandpaper and check the gapping on them
pull carbs and clean them