Reply To: Tiller movement almost locked in neutral on Evinrude 18HP 1960 mod 15032

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Thank you all for all comments on this matter. I checked ignition timing today with multimeter , it’s perfect on both cylinders. I checked the cam follower today and it’s perfect on the mark at the time the throttle start opening. Spark plugs, wiring etc. are brand new. Gap is 0.30 on both spark plugs.  Ignition coils, condensers and breaker points are all brand new and properly set. The whole engine is totally overhauled and worked perfectly last summer. But I was wondering if the fuel might be an issue. The gasoline was stored over the winter, and was 98 octane with Star tron ​​enzyme added. With Start Tron added gasoline should work fine after winter season.

Last year there was no problems what so ever. When I tried to start this spring, I was pulling and pulling with no sign of ignition. So I had to put the engine in forward gear to give more throttle. Then it  finally started after much struggling. When I first got it to start, then it performed perfectly on all speeds.

Today I have checked ignition timing with multimeter, and there is an increase in measured Ohm just when the timing tool points right in the middle of the two tining marks. This goes both for top and bottom cylinder. So it’s perfect.

I also checked the movement of the throttle shaft, and it starts moving right at the point where the mark on the cam is aligned with the center of the cam follower roller.

I will dispose the rest of the old fuel and by some new fuel for my next start. I think this might be the solution to this problem.