Re: 1958 Evinrude 35 HP Flooding

[rvdriver]

I need to pull the cowling off and run the engine to check for fuel leaks. I need to get out early in the morning as the Texas heat starts early this time of year. It usually idles just fine and has been running below full power with the throttle wide open. The fuel filter has the screw on ‘washer" that tightens the filer up in the fuel bowl. It had vibrated off and we think creating a disruption in the fuel flow. That "fixed" the full power running until the flooding started about a week later.

The flooding of the carb sounds right to me, its just a matter of why.

Yes, It still has the original big air box and the pressurized fuel tank.

I may need to also be more gentle on reducing the power down to an idle……unlike our Sea Ray with the Merc I/O.

Any other thoughts are much appreciated.

Reardon Boat works builds and restores wood boat. Mr. Reardon is a good friend and lives on the street over from me on Lake Granbury.
We built the boat in his home workshop in about 12 months. He still builds a few boats and canoes. He is an amazing craftsman. We have over 3,000 brass machine screws holding the white oak ribs to mahogany planks with a Mahogany deck.

Thanks,

Steven