My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

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Just bought a 71 sleekcraft. seller claimed it was a 115 hp engine, this look right? Stamp on the motor base said evenrude so I came to here.

So when I squeeze that key assembly to prime it gas sprays out of some solenoid above the intake. Is there supposed to be something capping that off? perhaps a clog where the gas should be going instead of *everywhere*.

Picture time!

One is the current gas sprinkler system

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the other is the stamp on the motor. Can you tell me what this is?

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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

That is the fuel primer solenoid. There is a little red selector knob missing from yours pictured and explains why fuel sprays out. Replace asap to prevent a fire! They offer a rebuild/repair kit that replaces just the top with the selector valve that is much less expensive than replacing the whole thing.
 
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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

this selector knob is just a cap or it directs the fuel somewhere when priming?
 
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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

It directs the fuel within the solenoid, letting you use the auto choke on the control box. (Pushing key in while starting) I actually have my old one in my hand that was replaced on our recent engine overhaul. OMC part number for the kit is 437228. I just know that the red lever needs to be in line with the cylinder of the primer solenoid for it to work from the key/control when starting.
 
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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

That p/n is for our '89 GT 150 but should at least let the help get you the right thing if it is different for your size/year, if they're not the same.
 
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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

You are missing part 25 see the link below. I am going to take a wild guess based on the photo that you have a 1984 115 but the block might have been replaced because the part # has an 87 stamp. You should have a model number that looks something like this (115TLCRD) on the left transom mounting bracket.

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/j...manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Intake+Manifold
 
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Re: My engine. What is it and why does it sprinkle gas all over when I prime?

The OMC kit I bought had the lever, hidef's link above shows the breakdown doe you clearly. Luckily it is an easy fix, good luck!
 
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