1973 65hp Evinrude Issues

Bluewater84

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Sep 15, 2017
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Hey Guys,

I have the motor in the title. Model # 65373R. Having some issues at idle and low throttle. WOT runs like a top. Assuming it’s clogged carbs so I’m goin to rebuild. Looking for the proper OEM # so I can order.

On another note, there is ALOT of play in my throttle engagement housing. Very loose and doesn’t seem like a tight grab on the throttle cable. It will sputter and then catch up. Assuming thats the carb but wondering if the throttle also?

Sometimes while I’m in the water, I have to bring the throttle handle out of the “locked” position and move it ever so slightly forward to bring it to “neutral” so I can crank the motor. I’m thinking the cable needs adjusting? I just recently put a new one on exactly how the old one came off but maybe haven’t accidentally adjusted something.

Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance!
 

racerone

Supreme Mariner
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I say those compression numbers are low.----Perhaps test with another gauge.
 
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