1957 Evinrude Lark 35hp low speed knob

[Jda327]

Hello my low speed knob is really hard to move am new too the outboard world and wanted to ask before I take carburetor off. The motor turn on on the first crank I used it at the river last week but was never able to planing out.

 

[Crosbyman]

tried loosening the nut on the needle ??? par 92 maybe

 

[Jda327]

tried loosening the nut on the needle ??? par 92 maybe
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Thank you will try it

 

[oldboat1]

^agree. Just loose enough that you can rotate the needle -- too loose will let the needle change location with vibrations.