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I have a previous long post about my ongoing problems here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=489547
To sum up, I have cleaned the carbs twice and replaced the starter. I previously had a problem with the engine cutting out and dying when i shifted into gear occasionally and then when i...
Re: Troubleshooting problem on 79 Evinrude 100hp 100999S
So I finally recieved the Bendix that I ordered and I went to install it, only to run into problems. I can't seem to find out how to remove the top nut without turning the entire starter shaft. I am guessing I need to hold onto something...
Re: Troubleshooting problem on 79 Evinrude 100hp 100999S
I was able to rebuild the carbs with no problem and found out that one of the carbs the pin and needle of one of the floats was broken, so I am pretty sure swapping those out for new helped with the carb issue. However, I had it on the...
Re: Troubleshooting problem on 79 Evinrude 100hp 100999S
This is probably something i should know but on the image attached, which is the idle screw I should be adjusting? Thanks for the replies and suggestions
First time poster as well as first time boat owner. Long story short, bought a bass boat with '79 Evinrude 100hp 100999S. I wasnt able to test it on the water, but ran it on the muffs and had the PO do a compression test for me. He said the carbs hadn't been cleaned for awhile, so I knew going...
