1953 Evinrude 15hp 15012 water pump question

[bob1123]

Tried to run the motor today. Would only start with a lot of throttle, then die pretty quickly. Couldn't get it to run more then a couple seconds no matter what I did.

Started digging into the carb. Carb was a little dirty and actually still had the original cork float. Removed welch plug and disassembled carb. Currently sitting in carb cleaner. New kit, float, and bowl gasket on the way.

 

[bob1123]

Update!

Rebuilt the carb and got the motor running great in my trash can back in late December. We've had a lot of snow and below freezing weather so it'll probably be spring before I can lake test. I love this motor!

 

[cc67]

Here's some eye candy for you to help you get through the cold. 54 15hp

 

[Crosbyman]

you are not putting that beauty back in the water are you

 

[cc67]

you are not putting that beauty back in the water are you

Got a 10 acre lake I run it in occasionally. Not in the river anymore. To the op, Whenever I get an old motor I pretty much start from the top and work my way to the bottom. Coils points condensers plug wires carb rebuild and seal the lower unit. I assume they need everything. It's a hobby for me so I'm not out any labor, just parts.

 

[bob1123]

Got a 10 acre lake I run it in occasionally. Not in the river anymore. To the op, Whenever I get an old motor I pretty much start from the top and work my way to the bottom. Coils points condensers plug wires carb rebuild and seal the lower unit. I assume they need everything. It's a hobby for me so I'm not out any labor, just parts.

cc67: That is an absolutely beautiful motor! Someone spray painted my motor green, probably to use on a duck boat at one point. Planning on using some gas and a scotch brite pad to take the spray paint off without lifting the original paint after I get it running. I'll have to come to you for some painting advice when I get to that stage!

 

[bob1123]

Here's some eye candy for you to help you get through the cold. 54 15hpView attachment 333528

Where did you source your paint from?

 

[cc67]

It's not the correct color, but its close. We matched it the best we could at the body shop here in town.

 

[racerone]

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