Reply To: 1962 Evinrude 10

[Sam M.]

Here are a few ideas:

Is the float level set correctly?

Does the throttle roller piece touch the ignition plate extension (the part the roller can roll against) where there is a marking (a little line) on the ignition plate extension?  I’m not certain your motor has this marking, but if it does, that should be where the roller starts/stops contacting the ignition plate extension.

I would double check the carburetor is indeed clean.  Debris from other parts of the fuel system could have made it to the carburetor.  The likely suspect area is the low speed circuit.

For the water pump, the water should come out an approximately 1/2″ hole around halfway in between the powerhead and the gearcase.  Unless someone drilled another outlet, it should only exit from there, so not sure what you mean by “both sides”

Another thing is that you should give the motor a gear oil change as well.  The previous oil may be dirty, contain water, or it could have been drained.