Reply To: Getting my 1960 Evinrude 3 hp running…

[Don]

I’m pretty sure your engine has an inspection cover on top of the flywheel…Simply remove the three screws to remove the cover and have a look at the coils without having to pull the flywheel…
You may have an ignition issue causing the engine to crap out at high speed, or you may have a fuel system issue… Just because you are seeing spark on both cylinders while cranking does not mean you aren’t losing spark under load…
Try opening the high speed fuel needle (lower one) 3/8 turn (counterclockwise) to see if the engine will keep running at high speeds…
The initial adjustments for the high speed needle (lower one) is 3/4 turns out from gently seated
Low speed needle (upper one) is initially set at 1.5 turns out from gently seated