Hello all. I have a 1976 Johnson Evinrude 55 HP motor and it has been giving me some problems.
Main Problem: Some Times while running at full speed it drops down to only about 2-3 knots. When this happens I start to pull the throttel back towards the middel and the the motor kinda sounds like im running on fumes, with little hops of exceleration. Once this happens I basically have to power.
Symptoms/Observations:Iv'e noticed on a full gas tank (25L) i can run at full throttel I suppose I get up to about 20-25 knots, but it seems like when ever I get down to about half tank this is where the loss occurs and the miles to literis AWFULL. I have also noticed (with the gas tank is about half full) I pump the ball -1 I can hear a psst somewhere near the feul filter/pump (is that normal?) and the ball doesn't get hard (shouldn't it?) The connector to the top spark plug seems a little lose,so I tried to clamp the connector so it sits better.
Whats been done so far: So far The carbs have been taken apart and cleaned. New gas tank (buying a new pump ball today). Inspected gas filter (seemd ok) Added a new metal clam to the gas hose on the rear side of the connecting clip that goes up to the filter/pump. The starter was repaired (the 2 pads where burned and like 3 wires had to be set back into place and soldered.
I think thats about it. I'm new to boating and I just bought this boat cause I have family coming for vacation in July and I would really have this fullyfunctioning befor then. Thanks in advance for any trouble shooting tips or suggestions.
Regards
D.
Main Problem: Some Times while running at full speed it drops down to only about 2-3 knots. When this happens I start to pull the throttel back towards the middel and the the motor kinda sounds like im running on fumes, with little hops of exceleration. Once this happens I basically have to power.
Symptoms/Observations:Iv'e noticed on a full gas tank (25L) i can run at full throttel I suppose I get up to about 20-25 knots, but it seems like when ever I get down to about half tank this is where the loss occurs and the miles to literis AWFULL. I have also noticed (with the gas tank is about half full) I pump the ball -1 I can hear a psst somewhere near the feul filter/pump (is that normal?) and the ball doesn't get hard (shouldn't it?) The connector to the top spark plug seems a little lose,so I tried to clamp the connector so it sits better.
Whats been done so far: So far The carbs have been taken apart and cleaned. New gas tank (buying a new pump ball today). Inspected gas filter (seemd ok) Added a new metal clam to the gas hose on the rear side of the connecting clip that goes up to the filter/pump. The starter was repaired (the 2 pads where burned and like 3 wires had to be set back into place and soldered.
I think thats about it. I'm new to boating and I just bought this boat cause I have family coming for vacation in July and I would really have this fullyfunctioning befor then. Thanks in advance for any trouble shooting tips or suggestions.
Regards
D.