Working on another overheated Evinrude. Water pump impeller split. Replaced impeller and a couple melted parts; throttle linkage, water outlet, thermostat housing. Thermostat also replaced for fear of heat treat. Compression at 80 psi.
Got it back together but it doesn't want to start easily. Takes 40 to 50 pulls. Once it starts, it runs well; just doesn't have that one-pull anymore.
I can't really tell if is starving for fuel or if it is flooding. The plugs are damp but not soaked. The fuel pump will pump when recoil starter is pulled.
It will sneeze after several pulls, but will not fire up. Any ideas?
Thank you,
J
Got it back together but it doesn't want to start easily. Takes 40 to 50 pulls. Once it starts, it runs well; just doesn't have that one-pull anymore.
I can't really tell if is starving for fuel or if it is flooding. The plugs are damp but not soaked. The fuel pump will pump when recoil starter is pulled.
It will sneeze after several pulls, but will not fire up. Any ideas?
Thank you,
J