seahorse 10 won't start

[gain11]

johnson seahorse10 numbers on tag are 10024b 10348.also located on plug on block. cleaned carb but won't stay running. plugs have good spark and it cranks with starter fluid but immediatley dies.fuel pump diaphram is wrinkled. it doesn't seem to get gas to carb even when I pump bubble and the bowl is full and inlet and outlet are clean. i don't know much but I got tools! Really want to take my 7 year old son fishing soon. where do I start to get this motor running?

 

[DJ]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

gain11,<br /><br />#1. STOP USING STARTER FLUID. You will definetely kill that engine with that stuff. Starting fluid has no lubricants.<br /><br />If anything, use pre-mix in a spray bottle.<br /><br />Are the spark plugs wet?<br /><br />Do you have spark on both cylinders?

 

[gain11]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

i believe the plugs were wet and I wondered about the starter fluid .thanks

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

Hi Gain11,<br /> Your motor is actually an Evinrude 1962 model 10hp (model 10024) - apparently a bit of mixing of parts has gone on. Not a big deal, but helps when you have to order parts to know what motor you're dealing with...<br /> A real easy test to see if you're getting fuel to the carb: Remove the bottom needle valve from the carb bowl and prime the bulb. If no fuel comes out then you've got a blockage somewhere...<br />- Scott

 

[gain11]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

thanks chinewalker I will try that and get back to you. thanks everyone else also for your help. <br />nice to see someone thanking the Lord also.

 

[gain11]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

there was fuel in the bowl what next?

 

[kevkc123]

Re: seahorse 10 won't start

I've got a '58 seahorse 10 & had a similar problem. I'd check the carb for problems. Start by getting a carb kit and rebuilding the carbs, An old seal, gasket, etc. can break apart and clog needle jets. Also check mixture and make sure you're running fresh gas. I believe mix is 24:1? If you have mixed parts, make sure flywheel is the right one. I'm not sure but maybe if flywheel is wrong the magnet might be in the wrong spot causing a timing problem. Chinewalker will tell you if that's a possibility or not. Check plugs to be sure they are the right ones and are gapped right. And check compression.<br /><br />KC