1975 Evinrude 85hp Runs great first day.

[dodgeman67]

The first day stars right up, idles great and revs up with no problem. Next day she is hard to start and then I have to baby the throttle to get her going takes awhile but she finally comes alive. Acts like she is flooding overnight or maybe the plugs are wet, fouled?? Should I change the plugs everyday. Will altitude foul the plugs?

 

[Bosunsmate]

have a look at the plugs when it wont start, are they saturated?
is the primer bulb holding firm with engine off?
is the choke working?

 

[emdsapmgr]

Have you checked the compression lately? Checked for spark on each plugwire after the engine is well warmed up?

 

[dodgeman67]

Thanks guys for the responses I think I found the issue, my timer base is still sticking. Today I disconnected the linkage and the base is super easy to move. Is there a proceedure for lubing the linkage?

 

[Bosunsmate]

Find out what isnt moving. sometimes the big spring behind the throttle control arm is broken.
if your timing base moves super easy then somethings not right prior to that, i never grease any of those parts