Reply To: 1918 Evinrude Model A info

[PM T2]

There are several steps to undertake in making this motor run. Obviously cosmetic work has been done on it. You will need to verify the essential mechanical side of things before going any further.

1. Compression – check the compression in each cylinder. Best to remove both spark plugs and ground the ignition wires in order to rope it over for testing it. Might help to remove the carburetor too.
2. ignition – connect the spark plugs to each wire and rope it over with the plugs grounded against the motor. If there’s no spark, you’ll have to pull the flywheel to check things out under there.
3. Fuel system – the gas tank, fuel pipe.. and carburetor have to all be squeaky clean.
4. Lower unit – make sure there is grease in there. You can use Lubriplate 105 if you hafta. I prefer either Amsoil synthetic water proof grease, or something that is called Corn Head grease that you can get at a tractor dealership or farm supply store.
5. Water pump – make sure the piston is moving up and down as the prop shaft rotates, and that the check valve in the system is not stuck and moves freely in its chamber.

That should keep you occupied for awhile… gimme a shout if you need anything further.

Hope it helps.

Best,
PM T2

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