Re: Evinrude Lightwin problems

[ausob-collector]

Thanks very much for your advice, Johnyrude. I have replaced the plug leads, plugs, condensers and points so now they are free from suspicion but I am going to get an inline spark checker like you suggested tomorrow.
When the engine is running, I can lever off the bottom plug wire with a pair of pliers and it will still run the same, on the top cylinder but I can feel the jolt of the spark from the boot when it is off the spark plug, so a lack of fuel to the bottom cylinder is most likely the problem.

I just thought of the reed valves being the problem, with maybe one opening more than the other or a bad gasket?

Could a non-sufficient earth for the electrics also be a problem?

Thanks again for all your help and advice
BP