Re: Any Input or Info on a 1976 Evinrude 15HP Tiller Motor??????
That's a points motor ('74-'76), and if there's any lateral play in the armature/stator plate (Pull the cowling and try to wiggle it at different throttle settings) I'd steer clear of it. The charge coil under the flywheel tries to yank the stator plate much more than w/o the charging coil, and if it develops lateral play, it will directly influence point gap, and is difficult to effectively stabilize. I have a '75 15hp estart, and I ended up removing the charge coil after the 3rd arm. plate stabilization attempt. It runs ok now..
Bottom line, check for the lateral play, and be sure to test run (at least in a barrel) before purchase. Make sure it'll idle VERY slow and not miss a beat. That's the main weak link of those point ignition motors. Unless it's a great deal, I'd spend my $$ on a '77 or newer.. good luck!
