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I hope one of the 1970-1971 experts are ready to keep me from going insane. I have a 1971 evinrude 60 HP. Model # 60173C. I put it in the water and started it up.... no idle. It would stay running from about half throttle to full. Not the end of the world until I smelled burning wires and saw...
Recently bought 16ft struggle w/ 71 evenrude 60hp. I put it in the water yesterday and had problems. I changed lower unit oil and impeller and lubed gears. I started the motor and it idled for little and stalled. It stays running at half throttle and full throttle fine. I think carbs need...
I am new to the forum so please be patient with me lol. I am the new owner of a 1970 stuery 16 ft runabout. I replaced the deck on it and being an auto body guy am confident in the job I did... however after pulling up the old deck I noticed there were no drain holes through the stringers to...
