1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

[xtremagoose]

ok so my grandfather gave me this motor he says that before he put it away he ran it out of gas i believe him cause hes always be immaculate with stuff. so i got it and can not get it started when i pump the gas line it flows gasoline down from the intake so i obesely pumped it to much then i pulled and pulled thinking it might be flooded but then gave up after checking the spark plugs and wires it sounded like it wanted to start but never did. i talked to my grandfather and he said to put the slow idle speed on lean but still nothing any ideas before it goes into a shop but ive got to wait tell i have some extra cash also is there a way to drain all the gasoline without tearing the carb all the way off

 

[psteurer]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

It sounds like you have a stuck needle valve inside the carburetor bowl. The float is stuck down in the bottom of the carburetor bowl and is not coming up when you pump the bulb. So fuel just constantly flows. You really should take the carburetor off and rebuild it. You might need a new float as well which does not come with the carburetor kit. If you want to try a quick fix, tilt the motor up and lightly tap the bottom of the carburetor bowl with the wooden part of a screw driver. That might loosen up the whatever is stuck in the bowl. Try pumping the fuel bulb again. If you can't get it to stay firm, then rebuild the carburetor (should probably do that anyway).

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

I concur with psteurer, a new float will come with the OMC kit, I highly recommend it.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

Good advice above but you might want to have a look at this link as well. Best of luck. Rick.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158071

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

where can i buy a carburetor kit form

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

OMC dealer, IBOATS sells the sierra one's I think but I am partial to OMC kits.

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

well i got talking to some people around work and they told me to try getting rid of the old metal gas tank cause its full of rust and other junk that could have pumped some of that rust up into the carb so im thinking about getting a new plastic model from walmart anybody ever dealt with these ones that i am talking about the only thing is it dont have the adapter to fit mine im sure i could find one somewhere and make it work just fine any ideas on this or should i stay away from this one heres the link http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11071221

 

[jasper60103]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

FYI. Walmart sells the adapter too.

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

Buy an OEM tank, they are more but much better. And no, chucks of rust won't get past the screen on the fuel filter. My relatives ran a metal tank up until last year when it started to leak-it was 30 years old, I run a 1955 on the 7.5 I have, a 60's single line metal tank on my 9.9. Have you ever cut an oil tank open on a house oil heated system, zero rust, the oil won't allow rust on the inside of the tank. They rust on the bottom from moisture causing rust along the seams/bottom of the tank, then they leak and need to be replaced.

If it's in good shape and you are bound to get rid of it I'll pay the shipping and you can send it to me

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

so your saying to keep using it it has got a screen that wont allow rust into the motor if so then thats what i will continue to do thanks for your input

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

Look at the fuel pump, there should be the word filter printed on the black plastic cap that screws into the pump, the screen fuel filter is under it, it's so fine that it wouldn't allow rust chunks into the carb. Gas lines breaking down is more likely the culprit than the tank.

 

[ChrisAG]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

so your saying to keep using it it has got a screen that wont allow rust into the motor if so then thats what i will continue to do thanks for your input

Did you completely drain the tank and gas hose of old fuel before trying to start it?

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

yes the best i could, how come whats on your mind, any suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

FYI. Walmart sells the adapter too.

where i cant seem to find an adapter or is there someplace else that i could get one

 

[restornator]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

It's the carburetor. Either the float doesn't float anymore, is being obstructed, or isn't installed correctly. It's not going to start if the spark plugs are fouled.

 

[xtremagoose]

Re: 1978 evinrude 15 hd wont start

o it runs like a champ but the old tank was leaking