Reply To: 1962 Evinrude 10

[Sam M.]

Mason Biller wrote:

I believe it is just that plate, then for the water exit there, is that just the water that comes through and out of the head?

Good, there is that marking.  Simply adjust the roller’s or carburetor’s linkage so that’s where the roller starts/stops contacting the plate.

I am not familiar with the water outlet you circled.  It’s not on my OMC-made 10hp outboard.

Also, the lower unit should be much deeper in the water.  You’re lucky your new impeller self-primed.  Outboard water pumps don’t always self-prime, so the water level should submerge the impeller when starting the outboard.  This prevents the impeller from running dry upon startup, if only for a moment (since yours is currently able to self-prime).

I think you’ll need a bigger bucket.