1958 evinrude 10 horsepower

Alexander101272

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I have an 1958 evinrude10 horsepower with the gas conversion kits having a problem at full throttle motor loses prime have to constantly push the primer what can I do to fix this problem
 

samo_ott

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Re: 1958 evinrude 10 horsepower

You mean it's been converted to a single line hose with a fuel pump? Possible air leak.
 

kfa4303

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Re: 1958 evinrude 10 horsepower

Hi Alexander. Welcome to iboats. If you have to keep manually priming, that usually means the fuel pump is failing and/or you have and air leak. I think your model still used the 2-line fuel system, however. If you do have a fuel pump and you still have to manually pump it, that usually means the pump itself has failed. Here's a great all around tune up link for your motor that may help.

http://www.leeroysramblings.com/johnson_QD.htm
 
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