1997 Evinrude "kicks" at regular intervals

tknohpy

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Hey There

I have a 1997 Evinrude. Once I get going it kicks, if you look at the motor it actually jumps a bit. It happens about every 5 seconds. Any ideas what it might be?
 

tx1961whaler

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Re: 1997 Evinrude "kicks" at regular intervals

1997 Evinrude what? 1.5 HP? 200 HP?
Does it act like it's jumping out of gear (revs up and slams back in gear) or is it more of a miss or hiccup?
 

tknohpy

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Re: 1997 Evinrude "kicks" at regular intervals

115. more of a miss or hiccup
 

tx1961whaler

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Re: 1997 Evinrude "kicks" at regular intervals

A miss can be hard to pin down. Could be a bad spark plug, plug wire, coil opening up, bad connection to power pack, etc. Could also be one of the carbs is clogged and is leaning out.
 
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