I just bought 60's Evinrude from a friend. It was running sluggish last year with the occasional pick up in performance then sluggish again. He had to use a shot of starter fluid to get it going on the first start but would then start OK the rest of the day. The last time he used it, on the first start he sprayed the starter fluid and when he pulled the rope, it blew fire out the intake and burnt his leg hair. That scared him and he quit using it. I bought it from him for a only $100. He then told me that when he got it, it came with metal cans that had rust in them. He bought a new plastic tank before he ran it.
I am assuming that the sluggishness and changes in performance are because of the rust that could have gotten in the carbs from the old cans and previous owner.
I am looking at rebuilding the carbs. What is the difference in the Sierra and Mallory Carb Kits? Quality?
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!
I am assuming that the sluggishness and changes in performance are because of the rust that could have gotten in the carbs from the old cans and previous owner.
I am looking at rebuilding the carbs. What is the difference in the Sierra and Mallory Carb Kits? Quality?
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!
