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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    Good to know about the reed valves. I just went through the carbs again. Found two blocked jets on the bottom carb. I cleaned them all out previously so I guess some more crap got in there. But I dont know if that could be the problem. Guess I will find out when I put it back together. I would...
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    I took the carbs off and taped a flap of paper over the intake hole. When I cranked the engine it sucked the flap in . If a reed is bad I think it might have sucked it in then blown it back out. from what I can see the reeds look good.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    it is not a primer system. Its a flapper. I adjusted the choke solenoid so the flapper is shut tightly.It works and closes when the key is depressed. Still doesn't want to start unless its primed with a squirt of fuel down the throat of the carb with the throttle wide open. Then it starts at...
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    i removed the cover. can't see a lot. but the pistons don't look too bad. i will get a closer look tomorrow. What indicates a rebuild is needed.?
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    I took the carbs apart. They were very clean The only blockage was in the small jets at the base. they were thoroughly cleaned and looking good now. but it made no difference in startup.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    thanks for your input. I adjusted the choke solenoid to close the flappers completely. I started it and it ran but very rough idle then stalled when I tried to idle it down. I will have to check the reeds. Something I suspected from the get go. FYI I bought this boat recently for a cheaper than...
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    e85stlcsa. It definitely has choke flappers. and no it does not have electric primer. I will take a look at the solenoid adjustment
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    I think the choke is closing completely. there is a small gap at the bottom of the butterfly but I think its good. It runs pretty good once it starts but is a bit rough at idle.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    ok will check it out thanx
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    its an electric choke and it is working. I hear the click and can see the butterfly close. thanx
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    Yes I do push key in. and advance throttle. Tried numerous throttle positions. It cranks over ok.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    I have 1980 85 hp V4 evinrude. will not start unless its primed by spraying fuel into the cylinders. Once it starts it seems to run ok. It simply will not start unless its primed. Carbs are good, I took them apart and cleaned them thoroughly. new gaskets etc. electric choke is working . Fuel...
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    What is this hose for?

    Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. There is a small nipple on the airbox. The hose doesn't fit too well but I can fix that.
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    What is this hose for?

    I am trying to restore an 85 hp evinrude ( 1980). Having problems starting . While examining the fuel lines I discovered a hose that terminates near the t fitting on the fuel lines and does not have anything to hook up to. It looks like a fuel line attached to the bottom of the engine block. I...
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