1977 35 hp Evinrude w/ starting trouble

j-flat · #1 February 22nd, 2008, 07:27 PM

I cannot get my 1977 35hp Evinrude w/tiller to start. It has been sitting up for a couple of years now.
The first time it gave me trouble was when out in the lake it felt like it was losing power. I checked the fuel line bulb to see if it was firm. It had some pressure so I pumped it a time or two, then the motor died. Now I can't get it to start back up. I took the Carb off and cleaned it and checked it out, seemed OK. Tried to start it after that and it acts like it wants to start after a few pulls then on like the 3-4 pull I hear a loud pop and nothing else. Keep in mind this motor used to start on the 2-3 pulls.
Do you think I have some sort of fuel/Carb problem or could it be an ignition coil, points, condensor etc? Any feedback or troubleshooting tips would greatly be appreciated. Ready to get back to fishing!!!!

HighTrim · #2 February 22nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

This should help get her started.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158071

This will help due to the fact that is has been sitting.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

j-flat · #3 February 22nd, 2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks for quick response, I will give it a try and see what happens

tashasdaddy · #4 February 22nd, 2008, 07:41 PM

you got the best stuff to start with. when you did the carbs, did you remove clean the high and low speed jets. run a small wire thur them.

HighTrim · #5 February 22nd, 2008, 07:43 PM

Also Ill assume you are using fresh fuel correct?

j-flat · #6 February 22nd, 2008, 07:45 PM

Correct on the fresh fuel

Jarett

j-flat · #7 March 14th, 2008, 02:09 PM

I tried all of the tests to see if my motor would start, it has great spark and is getting plenty enough fuel. The problem is it will only start when I pour gas directly into the Carb. If I try and start it without pouring gas into the carb it just lets out little puffs of smoke but will not start. Any suggestions on this, should I rebuild my Carb or see about a new one? I have rebuilt Carbs on cars but never on an outboard. Thanks

tashasdaddy · #8 March 14th, 2008, 02:45 PM

sure sound like it, be sure to get # 35 and 31 clean, need narrow screw drive to get it out. when done you can use the first section of this to set #35, may even try before doing carbs.http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167352

look up diagram here , clik parts. http://shop.evinrude.com/

j-flat · #9 March 15th, 2008, 04:59 PM

thanks for the info and the references. getting closer to starting, is there a way to disable my kill switch. This may be part of my problem.

thanks

j-flat · #10 March 16th, 2008, 11:59 AM

My 35 hp was so close to starting then the pull string broke and now I can't get it to engage with the flywheel to turn the engine over. I have no problem winding the string back in it just getting it to catch to turn the flywheel. This has turned out to be a snowball effect I have gotten so close and then run into something else.
Is there any secret or trick to reinstalling the pull string housing on the engine that I am simply missing.

thanks

tashasdaddy · #11 March 16th, 2008, 01:06 PM

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread....ghlight=recoil

j-flat · #12 March 16th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Thanks for all of the quick responses and helpful links. I have only one more question. Since my pull string broke while pulling it should I replace the spring or take my chances with the old one.

Thanks for all the info!!!

tashasdaddy · #13 March 16th, 2008, 02:59 PM

take you chances i rarely replace a spring.

j-flat · #14 March 17th, 2008, 05:04 PM

When rebuilding my Carburetor how do you remove the old plugs that seal the passages on the Carb? They look almost like tiny freeze plugs.

Thanks