Starting & Running problems 74 40hp Evinrude

[JDB1504]

I just recently purchased my first boat that has a 74 40hp evinrude. I'm not sure the correct fuel/oil mixture and in addition i'm having problems getting it to run correctly. It takes starter fluid to get it started and once i have it started anytime i throttle it, it sputters and dies shortly there after. It has new plugs and I put new gas in the tank too. It did sit for about 1.5 years before i purchased it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[78big10]

Re: Starting & Running problems 74 40hp Evinrude

im on my first one also 75 85hp evinrude i had the same problems it sat two years turned out carbs were gummed up with varnish from old gas got rebuild kit did it myself it fixed it right up you can get kit right here on iboats they ship fast what ever you do dont use starting fluid oil mix 50-1 guys here were great to help

 

[JDB1504]

Re: Starting & Running problems 74 40hp Evinrude

Thanks 78big10, I will give this a whirl. Let you know what happens.

 

[iwombat]

Re: Starting & Running problems 74 40hp Evinrude

Now begins the obligatory starter fluid post . . .

NEVER USE IT . . . on a 2-stroke. It'll wash the lubrication right off your lower end bearings. Use premix in a squirt bottle if you need a starter boost.