1969 85 evinrude (won't stay running)

[pjw1969]

I have a 1969 85hp evinrude outboard motor.(model#85993b)I do possess a clymers manual for the motor. Currently, I've been trying to get it running and haven't had any luck! Last year, I had the following parts replaced:impeller, amplifier, coil, fuel pump, plugs, starter solenoid, battery, & points. I also had a compression check done and all was well. After all this, it ran well. This year, I got it out in April and it fired right up, no problems! As I mentioned previously, now it won't run! I've changed out the gas, pulled the plugs(soaked) and dried them off. I have pulled them several times just to find them soaked again during my attempts to get it started.It will run anywhere from 2 to 4 seconds and die. I haven't checked to see if I am getting any spark yet! I assume I must be getting something in the way of a spark if it will run in short intervals. It has backfired a few times and the flywheel seemed to run in reverse for a second as well, but not all the time. If anybody has any suggestions it would be very much appreciated!pjw

[rwise]

pjwFirst welcome to Iboats. If the plugs are verry wet (with fuel) the float/s in the carb/s may have stuck or sunk. does it smeel of fuel? Also many here well want the model number of your engine so they can look it up in their manual/s. You can "edit" your first post in this thread and add it. You will get more responces with it than without. just a thought.