69/70 Evinrude 9.5 wont start

[FISH HAWK]

Someone please help!<br />My motor ran perfectly 2 weeks ago. I went to start it yesterday and it would not start. The plugs are wet,the fuel line into the carb is not plugged. When I put fuel into the throat of the carb the engine fires and runs until it burns what I put down the throat. I did notice that there seems to be no fuel going into the carb when pump from the line. I believe the needle in the carb is clogged. If this is the case how do I clear the clog. Please help! Thanks in advance.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 69/70 Evinrude 9.5 wont start

FishHawk.... If that float needle valve isn't jammed too bad, it can be freed by temorarily disconnecting the inlet fuel hose, then applying a small amount of air pressure via a air compressor to the inlet fitting. The alternative is to remove the top portion of the carb to free it manually. If the carb is gummed/fouled, the best thing to do is remove, clean, and rebuild it. Good Luck....

 

[fireman 757]

Re: 69/70 Evinrude 9.5 wont start

Joe Reeves is right. I would only add that every time I just freed my float and needle valve assembly it just restuck. If you are in it go ahead and replace the needle valve, seat, and float. It only costs about $20 and saves a lot of headaches. Make sure when you set your new float that it is level with the carb when turned upside down.