1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

[SRJag]

hi
so i have a problem i just rebuilt the carb and replaced the carb cover today..when i put it in the test tank it started for about 90 seconds then died..now it wont start and every 5-10 pulls it farts(i dont know how else to explain it) model: e15rccs any help will be greatly appreciated thank you in advance

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

At the top of this forum is a Top Secret File. In there is a procedure for an engine that won't start. Have a look and see what you can do. Here is a link I think is a must read for all us 9.9 and 15 owners. There is lots of information contained in it as well. Best of luck. Rick.
http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/OMC/OMC info.htm

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

did you check spark, compression. if both good, maybe you don't have float adjusted correctly or low speed needle adjusted properly. see carb adjustments.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

 

[SRJag]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

ok so i just noticed something my carb is leaking out fuel...i took it apart and everything looks ok so i put it back together and its still not starting and leaking fuel everytime i try to start it..anyideas guys?? thanks

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

Sounds to me like your in need of a carb. kit. However if that has already been done, have you checked the correct placement of the float? Sounds like your float needle valve may be leaking by. Did your kit include a new needle and seat? When you pump the bulb is it leaking gas or is it just when you turn it over that it's leaking gas? Rick.

 

[SRJag]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

Rick i just rebuilt the carb with a carb kit so i doubt thats it..and yes i put in a new needle and seat..when i pump the bulb i can hear the gas go in and it starts leaking when i try to start it..funny thing is it started once after the rebuild and ran for a few seconds then died all the way...

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1988 evinrude 15hp wont start

Did you check the things TD mentioned. You could try to (with a spray bottle) squirt some 50/1 fuel mix directly into the carb. and see if that starts it. If it does we will know the carb. isn't providing fuel to the cylinders. Rick.