Reply To: 1973 6Hp Evinrude Fisherman hard starting cold

[Tom Bertulli]

I’d like to but the reason I went to solid state ignitions is because the mag plate bearing and crankcase to bearing surfaces are badly worn and the points won’t hold a setting. I have shim stock in the bearing to take up as much slack as possible, but still leaving enough slack to allow the normal movement of the mag plate. This is a great old motor. I think electronic ignition is the only solution if I can find compatable chips. I like the idea of going fishing though!

Thanks for replying , your past advice always benefited me.