Reply To: 56 Evinrude 30 hp

[Bob Wight]

To echo what fleetwin noted, your motor is equipped with the “fuel economizer linkage” and you might check this linkage for proper adjustment.   I’ve attached a picture from my 1956 Johnson 30hp which should be identical on your Evinrude.

To adjust the linkage with the engine off, shift the motor to forward gear and advance the throttle to fast (wide open) throttle.    Referring to my picture, with the throttle wide open the armature bracket should be touching up against the crankcase stop.   At that point, the link rod collar should be snug up against the pivot pin on the throttle link arm.  If not, loosen the rod collar screw and adjust it so it is up against the pivot pin with the armature bracket still snug against the crankcase stop.

As David, fleetwin and Dale also noted, there could be other issues causing your running issues.   Check compression and check for proper carb adjustment, good hot ignition spark and possible ignition grounds.   We are here to help.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp

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