3 cylinder 1985 evinrude 75

weejohn · Nov 9, 2011

i got it over a year ago and it was working ok .so this is the first time i started it since i got it . i went to start it today it would turn but not start . i checked the spark plugs they were black and wet .when it was running over a year ago it was very smoky grey in colour because the man i got it from put to much oil in the fuel so i gather that's why the plugs were black . any ideas what i could do to check to see what the problem is . thanks

boobie · Nov 9, 2011

Re: 3 cylinder 1985 evinrude 75

Do a compression and spark test. Spark should jump a 7/16" open air gap on a tester. If those are okay get into the carbs and fuel system.

weejohn · Nov 13, 2011

Re: 3 cylinder 1985 evinrude 75

the spark is OK . and the compression seems fine .regarding the carb and fuel what should i look for ?

Silvertip · Nov 13, 2011

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How did you check spark and how did you check compression. "seems fine" is not a check -- it is a guess.

retiredfornow · Nov 13, 2011

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Is it the same gas in it? Might want to start with fresh.

mekkamaz · Nov 13, 2011

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Tell us more about the test..maybe you have a spark issue, that?s why all here need to know how do you test....

boobie · Nov 13, 2011

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Need more info on tests and what readings obtained???

weejohn · Nov 14, 2011

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i am sending away for a compression tester that was i can give the correct reading . i put the spark plug on the side of the block and it was sparking ok . i also cleaned the plugs and set them to the correct gap size . was that the correct way to do it ? the plugs are champion l77jc4 and the gap size .040

weejohn · Nov 14, 2011

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i injected fuel in to the carburettor and it started then cut of after a few seconds . how do i check the fuel pump to see if it is that ?

mekkamaz · Nov 14, 2011

Re: 3 cylinder 1985 evinrude 75

Did you squeeze til firm the primer bulb? That should fill carbs just for start and then fuel pump take it over refilling bowls....should run this way, bowls full from priming the bulb, starts and if fuel pump is defective stops in a min or 2.

boobie · Nov 14, 2011

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The spark plug on the block trick won't work. Read post # 2 again.

weejohn · Nov 14, 2011

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no i never squeezed the priming ball till it was hard ..on my tank i have a breather screw do i tighten it or slacken it before i prim the ball .

LongLine · Nov 14, 2011

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open the screw to let air into the tank.

weejohn · Nov 15, 2011

Re: 3 cylinder 1985 evinrude 75

thanks to you all . everything OK now there was a pin hole in the priming hose that's why it wouldn't start it was not getting fuel .

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