1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

[gustav]

hello all hope you can ,help , i took my boat out for the first time, since buying it, it started ok, ticked over ok, but only wet about 4mph or just over walking pace, the boat is a ten foot plastic dingy double skinned,i carry it on my car its that light, after about 45 minutes it stopped dead, no spluttering,at all. it would not start again, took out the plugs gave them a wipe and then re strarted, ran for another 20 mins then stopped.<br /> thats it any ideas were to start.<br />thanks gustav.<br />i have ordered a manual, from ebay, but it wont be here, for another 4 weeks.

 

[alcan]

Re: 1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

Hi Gustav<br />Be sure your fuel tank is vented. Then test for spark at both plugs. Then test for compression. Post back with the results along with the model# of your motor.

 

[gustav]

Re: 1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

thanks alcan, will get back to you, engine:6402c<br />c57550.

 

[gustav]

Re: 1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

hello alcan, and all, my petrol can has a vent, but it was tight down, and the plastic container was sucked in, unscrewed it and let the air in.<br />checked compression ok.<br />checked for spark on both plugs. only 1 sparking,<br />the lead to the one which does not spark looks newer, than the other, any more help on what next?<br />thanks everyone. gustav

 

[alcan]

Re: 1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

Hi gustav <br />Well it's a good job your manual is coming, even though it's by carrier pigion. Your going to have to pull the flywheel and check the points and ignition or magnito coils. You may have dirty points or a cracked coil. It may be a bare wire,etc. Check the kill switch circut first. You must have a very good motor. Spark on only one hole and had to suck the fuel tank flat for gas. Better keep this one.

 

[gustav]

Re: 1974 6hp fisherman evinrude. seems to slow

thanks alcan, i'm keeping it, i took it to my local marina which do evinrude repairs and servicing,£65.00 i might as well let them fix it, because if i wait till my manual arrives, summer will be over, here in the uk, summers are short and sweet.<br />but from when my manual arrives, i will try to look after it my self, with your help.<br />big thanks to every one for all your help and advice. gustav