Reply To: 1936- 37 Viking, model 495, fuel line

[Buccaneer]

Yesterday, I installed a new poppet valve stop, closer to specs.
I test ran the Viking again this morning, with pretty much
the same results…… didn’t want to stay running. Kept playing
with the needle adjustment and 1/8″ turn open still seemed the
best.

While I cured my leaky poppet valve cover leaks, it seemed to
be “oozing” more that normal fuel around the float needle cover hole.
I removed the cover with the petcock still “on”, and see that the
fuel level was only 1/4″ below the top of the bowl.
In looking at Tubs chart, 13/16″ is stated for a similar HP motor.

I had the float needle out yesterday, and noted that the float clips
were in the needle grooves, and the cork was sandwiched snuggle
between the clips. Perhaps I have the wrong needle?
The cork appears to be in good shape, and still looked “varnishy”.

Not sure what I’m going to try now. Perhaps put some lower grooves
in the needle?
Stay tuned for a future video where the Viking stays running.
P.S.- A 1935 Elto fisherman, twin opposed, is shown as 4 hp
in an ad I found yesterday. I can’t remember what the Evinrude
Handitwin is in the chart above, but perhaps all the same powerheads?

Prepare to be boarded!