UPDATE:
after giving myself headaches trying to figure out the fuel mixture issue I had left the boat alone for a bit. Went back to it today. Hooked it up to some gas and turned it over and got it to run long enough that I was able to adjust the carb screws to a point where I think they are...
I have replaced the impeller. The old one was in near perfect shape so I kept it for a spare.
the boat does have a “hot” light but I’m not sure if the sensor is working. If I hook it up it lights up even if the engine is off. Ideally would love to have that working properly as well.
Update: just heard my motor run for the first time in 2 years!!
And there was much rejoicing!
I set the second set of points with the light. Very slight adjustment. Lined everything up. And gave it a turn. The was already some gas in the bowl. So I figured I’d try to just see if it would...
i did set them using a .020 feeler first. Seemed to get it pretty close. I adjusted the 1st set of points with a light through the access window like I said but couldn’t get to the second set with the timing mark lined up. There are a few other timing marks on the flywheel that a PO had on...
Update: still need help,
but!!! I’m getting spark.
I replaced the points. Rotor. Condenser. And magneto coil.
Based on bench testing with a multimeter the condenser and coils we’re probably okay. I’ll be saving them for spares.
Turns out the spark issue was probably due to a couple bad plug...
I checked the spark from the bottom button on a spark tester. It seemed to work just fine.
My next question is how to get the pulley off the top of the shaft. Should I use a puller on it? Just wanted to make sure before I go tugging on it.
I suppose that has to come off to get to the points and...
Just ordered a new condenser. Should be in next week.
If that doesn’t work should I suspect the coil itself is to blame?
Is there a simple way to test that the coil is good on this setup. I have seen plenty of people testing coils but not with this one in particular and I’m not exactly sure how...
The rotor looked pretty good. I lightly sanded the contacts on the nub and the bottom and the distributor contacts as well to see if that helped. They are now clean. But didn’t solve my issue. I had heard sometimes small holes can cause a short in the rotor. Didn’t see anything that looked out...
Okay folks. Please please please I need some help on this one. I have a 1960 Magnolia Cruiser with a 1962 Evinrude Starflite IV 75hp on it. Model # 50529
Here’s the backstory.
I bought the boat a few years ago, love the look of the boat and motor combo. Took a little doing but I was able to...
