Evinrude 60hp won't start

[gnknt]

My father in law just gave me a 15' starcraft boat in need of some work(floor board,gunnel walls,motor,seats,small holes) But for free can't beat it. My problem is Since I have ripped up the fiberglass and the rotten flooring, I want to start on the motor untill I get money for the floor. I have an evinrude 60hp don't know what year or serial number don't know where to find them, It won't start turns over but won't kick in.<br />He told me to put tail shaft in a trash can full of water is this correct? What could be possibilities for no start? I used to be a automechanic but now am a computer operator. Any one know of a good repair book covering this motor? like a chilton's or something? This is my first big boat I've Owned....Help a friend rebuild his and now I am doing mine. ANY help finding out the year by the id tag or serial number and thier locations would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Bye

 

[almost retired again]

Re: Evinrude 60hp won't start

Hi Captin G,<br />Look for the model and serial number on the side of the mounting brackets. Also it may be on an aluminum plug about the size of a quarter on top of the powerhead toward the rear.<br />You can get a flushing adapter from Wal-Mart,or a marina and run the engine on a garden hose.<br />Check compression and spark on all cyls. If those are good try squirting a little fuel/oil mixture into the carbs. then see if it will run.<br />Let us know how it comes out.

 

[gnknt]

Re: Evinrude 60hp won't start

thanks for the info will try it this weekend.

 

[gnknt]

Re: Evinrude 60hp won't start

I found my id tag right where u said it would be..It is a j02,something,633 I would assum then that it's a 1963 60 hp 3 cyl. It has three spark plugs. I am new to this whole boat motor thing..but I figure since I figure out how to work on cars and computers I can do this too.<br /><br />Am I correct in my assumption of the year and cyl?

 

[gnknt]

Re: Evinrude 60hp won't start

ANYONE??