evinrude triumph 1972 65 hp

jwstone

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:confused: Hey everybody I am new to the list and need some answers.<br /><br />My engine will run with the best of them on certain days and others not at all. I noticed my 3 coils were cracked and replaced them. After this it ran like a champ idled and rn no problems. Next week it busts off and that was it for the day. I twould try to bust off and would last 2 seconds and die. I smelled a lot of gas at the time. My friend and I took another look and found out the rectifier was toast had it replaced. Now it will run only when I keep choking it now for maybe 45 sec or less. Looked at the carbs and flushed the bowls all looked clear. Checked fuel hoses and found one that was collapsed and fixed it. Still runs a little at a time. I was told by 2 factory dealers that these are possible problems:<br />CARB overhaul, fuel pump, stator winding, ignition wiring, check compression, water pump. Then if the motor itself needs overhauling I am looking at $2,500.00. Too rich for this poor boy! ANY SUGGESTIONS?? :mad: <br /><br />JAMES
 

G DANE

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Re: evinrude triumph 1972 65 hp

Hi jw stone<br /><br />I think the dealers to what they have to do. Its VERY difficult to tell an error by just looking at a motor, or hearing the story, and the first we people ask is: how much ?<br /><br />If you dont want to repair yourselves, spend the 30 bucks and you will know - its cheap. From your story is sounds as you already are a good part of the way. I would jump into it, buy the carb rebuild kits ( it sounds like your friend need more fuel ) and rebuild the carbs Very carefully. If you want to know more about motor worth first, borrow a gauge and do a compression test, you will know if the really spendy repairs are waiting around the corner then. Good luck
 

jwstone

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Re: evinrude triumph 1972 65 hp

Hey Dane,<br /><br />Thanks for the reply. I got my answers today and they found a collapsed fuel line and replaced it. Also they told me it ran slow then picked up speed as long as you choked while it was running. Once it was on plane it was ok. They also said that the next step would be to rebuild the carbs due to thinking it has a possible stuck needle. Also they mentioned it had a lot of blow by and the engine made some rattling noises. Since its over 30 yrs old it may half to be overhauled they said. So I will get the carb kits and rebuild them. Are they diffucult to rebuild? I noticed you said to be very careful. What do you mean? Also to the group is there anything else I need to look at?<br /><br />James :( :mad: :confused:
 
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