I think I know what's going on but was wondering if you guys had any insight. Here's my symptoms (1982 115 Evinrude):
- uneven missing from idle through 2000 rpm (and probably above, but I don't run it faster than that unless it's in a tank or the water) on muffs.
- idle screw has no effect (unless you speed it up). If you slow it down, even after it shouldn't be idling, the engine keeps farting along at about 900 rpm. basically it runs like crap.
- the (new) primer bulb doesn't get firm
- there's always fuel in the bottom of the engine compartment and the lower carb is always wet on the outside
- most of the linkage seems way out of adjustment
- the fuel lines are all secured with zip ties (previous owner thing)
- compression is 120 on all cylinders
I've replaced plugs, and just ordered new wires, two carb rebuild kits with needles and seats and a fuel pump rebuild kit (not to mention proper spring hose clamps). I already have the "good" Evinrude repair & mtce manual.
My plan is to rebuild the carbs and pump, do a link & sync, and see if I can actually adjust the idle speed.
Am I on the right track?
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Dan Polk
1982 16' Invader Runabout
115 Evinrude
- uneven missing from idle through 2000 rpm (and probably above, but I don't run it faster than that unless it's in a tank or the water) on muffs.
- idle screw has no effect (unless you speed it up). If you slow it down, even after it shouldn't be idling, the engine keeps farting along at about 900 rpm. basically it runs like crap.
- the (new) primer bulb doesn't get firm
- there's always fuel in the bottom of the engine compartment and the lower carb is always wet on the outside
- most of the linkage seems way out of adjustment
- the fuel lines are all secured with zip ties (previous owner thing)
- compression is 120 on all cylinders
I've replaced plugs, and just ordered new wires, two carb rebuild kits with needles and seats and a fuel pump rebuild kit (not to mention proper spring hose clamps). I already have the "good" Evinrude repair & mtce manual.
My plan is to rebuild the carbs and pump, do a link & sync, and see if I can actually adjust the idle speed.
Am I on the right track?
--
Dan Polk
1982 16' Invader Runabout
115 Evinrude