Re: Evinrude Speeditwin 6039 Starting Help

[gearhead4]

Thanks for the responses. Tom, how do you go about testing a condenser? I’ve searched and tried a couple things but not 100% sure if I’ve got it correct. I’m definitely leaning towards ignition being the issue with this engine. Checked spark late last night in the dark and found only occasionally did I get a good snap across the plugs, it wasn’t every revolution. I have OMC condensers from modern stuff I could throw in but wanted to know what’d work. OMC part #: 580321 is what I have, I got over-shipped when I ordered 1 several years ago so there’s a few spares in my parts bin. I’ll start with a condenser test then go from there. Since we’re on the topic, I believe you’ve measured the coils before, anything I can do to "Check" the one I have out with a Fluke meter?

Your carb questions: The needles move smoothly and the float needle valve stem does move cleanly with the bowl cover installed, had to align it a certain way but it does not hang up.

Tom, it may be worth catching up in person sometime since you’re close by. I started a new job so I’m no longer flying down 95 daily but we aren’t far apart.

Fred, the primer works well and pushes plenty of fuel into the crankcase so that’s okay. I’ve rechecked the fuel system again last night and ruled it out, there’s no issues I can find other than the needle packing gland being loose. That’ll get resolved later, more important is to get the old girl to fire up.

Looking forward to hearing back with some advice.