Piomarine
Well-known member
I NEED HELP!!!
I have a 1957 Evinrude Sportwin (10hp) in great running condition (or was). I ran it about 2 weeks ago and it ran great. Tried to start it on Saturday in the water but got nothing, I either flooded it or had the exhaust port underwater (assuming that makes a difference).
I started the motor today and it ran fine. I shut it down to grab something from the garage, started it again but the throttle body had stuck open and it revved very high, the throttle was frozen and I had to shut it down by closing the carburetor...it hasn't started since.
I have tried everything I can think of to do! I drained the fuel, tried resetting the carb adjustment, I even changed the spark plugs. It will turn over and fire but won't stay lit. I don't think it's getting fuel. Can someone give me an idea I haven't tried yet?
I noticed a small split in the fuel line but there's no sign that it's leaking, and the pressure gasket on the tank is still good. Is it possible that it could just be flooded? It still wouldn't start after sitting for about an hour.
I have a 1957 Evinrude Sportwin (10hp) in great running condition (or was). I ran it about 2 weeks ago and it ran great. Tried to start it on Saturday in the water but got nothing, I either flooded it or had the exhaust port underwater (assuming that makes a difference).
I started the motor today and it ran fine. I shut it down to grab something from the garage, started it again but the throttle body had stuck open and it revved very high, the throttle was frozen and I had to shut it down by closing the carburetor...it hasn't started since.
I have tried everything I can think of to do! I drained the fuel, tried resetting the carb adjustment, I even changed the spark plugs. It will turn over and fire but won't stay lit. I don't think it's getting fuel. Can someone give me an idea I haven't tried yet?
I noticed a small split in the fuel line but there's no sign that it's leaking, and the pressure gasket on the tank is still good. Is it possible that it could just be flooded? It still wouldn't start after sitting for about an hour.