Re: veteran evinrude 15
Alone.... You should check the compression and spark, and also the lower unit lube. Do not remove a philips screw if it exists in the lower unit skeg as that is a shoulder bolt shift lever pivot point screw.<br /><br />You can check the copmpression with a gauge (prefered) or simply feel that the compression is sufficent and even on both cylinders. If with a gauge, it should approach 80 to 100 psi.<br /><br />The spark should jump a 1/4" gap on a magneto system and a 7/16" gap on a CD ignition system (with the spark plugs removed).<br /><br />Your explanation of the problem indicates that you have a fouled, clogged, gummed carburetor. If so, the cure is to remove, clean, and rebuild it.<br /><br />To find out exactly what the engine is, we will need the model number. It should be located on a plate on either the left (port) transom bracket (the bracket that attaches to the boat), or on the front of the swivel bracket (the bracket the engine turns/swivels on). There may also be a core plug (looks like a small quarter size freeze out plug) on the powerhead itself with that same number.<br /><br />Once we know that number, you can obtain a manual, gain information about the engine, order the proper parts, etc.
