Re: 1974 Evinrude Yachtwin 4hp – failing to start

[jay]

Thanks Mumbles – I did pull the bowl off and spray around, but maybe a good soak and blow out will do the trick. I’ll take it apart tonight and drop it in the carb cleaner can and let it soak. I’ll check compression before I do.

Would the fact that it fired and ran shortly (1-3seconds) with the starter fluid indicate that the ignition side is ok? Can the starter fluid mask a compression issue?

Jay