Re: 1957 Evinrude Fastwin missing - SOLVED
I found the problem! Small talk aside, the spark plug wire that inserted into the coil was corroded and was not attached. When I loosened the three screws for the coil the thing practically fell over so I knew at that point what the problem was.
I wasn't going to touch it until I ordered all new parts but I didn't have much to do today so I started taking it apart. I'm glad I did. 3.00 worth of solid-copper core spark plug wire and I'm back on the water!
I LOVE this engine!
Yea, my guess exactly. Someone replaced the coils and didn't remove the spark plug leads and trim them for the new coils. I always do this, if I decide to keep my original leads, just so the coils and spark plug leads will have a fresh new connection, between the two and also trim and make a new connection at the spark plug boot. Unfortunately, issues like this will usually make us think carburetion is the culprit.
BTW, those are excellent motors. I've had several of them. One of the most reliable motors ever built.
