Re: 1974 Evinrude Yachtwin 4hp – failing to start

[jay]

So – I let this motor sit last year after not getting it to run. I went back after it the past few weeks. No fuel was getting through the fuel pump, so I put a rebuild kit on that and stuck it back on and fuel was getting through, but still it would not start. I followed fleetwin’s advice and discovered my inlet needle was sticking.

I found another needle in the garage and replaced it and success. The motor started. I only had it in a tiny bucket of water so I shut it off. If I get a chance I will take it up to the lake this week for a run to see if it’s running good and pumping water.

Thanks for all the help.