Evinrude needs choking

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Meaux

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I recently acquired a 1974 4 hp Evinrude which has a remote tank. My problem is this: the motor starts and runs fine after about five or six starter rope pulls but in order to run I have to keep it about half choked. Adjusting the rich and lean valves does not help the problem. Do any of you fine people have any suggestions for me??<br />Thanks in advance-<br /><br />Meaux
 
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DJ

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Re: Evinrude needs choking

meaux,<br /><br />You have carburetor problems-no doubt. It's time for a carb. rebuild. It's relatively easy.<br /><br />If you have a cork float, replace it.
 
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BillP

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Re: Evinrude needs choking

Ideas: fuel pump diaphram, clogged jet or dirty carb, air vent closed, bad hose connector. I've owned 4 of these (3hp & 4hp)motors...including a 74 model with the side throttle. Very easy carb to work on, pull the bowl and see what's inside.
 
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Meaux

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Re: Evinrude needs choking

djohns19 and BillP<br /><br />Thanks for the quick reply---I'll check the fuel pump and carb repair---everything else checks out <br />OK---again--thanks<br /><br />Meaux
 
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