1975 evinrude 115-what am i missing

[crestlinermusky]

Have a 1975 Evinrude 115 that runs like a dream. Last week, had to change the choke
solenoid as the one on the motor seized. Got my hands on a second hand one that works great.
Problem now is that when I try to start the motor from cold, meaning sitting for a few
days, it will take me cranking the motor for 2 -5 minutes intermittenly before it will fire.
But once it catches it's fine and it is fine for the rest of the day. On the water if I stop
once or fifty times, it starts right up first shot. Spark is good, fuel is being delivered to carbs as I can smell it in the carbs. Haven't checked the fuel pump directly but why would it start every other time other than the first.
Before I changed the choke solenoid the motor started as soon as I turned the key.
Any ideas would be appreciated

 

[reddogg]

Re: 1975 evinrude 115-what am i missing

Sound's like it's gotta be something to do with that choke solenoid. You sure it's hooked up right? all hoses where the supposed to go? Is it actually doing it's job or just sounds like it is? Is your motor getting ready to collect social security and is just cold natured now

Red

 

[crb478]

Re: 1975 evinrude 115-what am i missing

Make sure the choke is pulling the throttle plates all the way closed and keeping them closed when cranking. Try to us the manual choke to see if it starts better, if it does you need to readjust the solenoid.