2 hp won't run without choke

[sharkman]

I recently overhauled the carb on my 2 hp evinrude (1976). I took it out on the lake after and it ran great. I did notice that when I stopped on the way home that there was a small amount of gas leaking from below the float bowl. What I had not done during the first overhaul (reason: lazy) was replace the packing etc on both the hi and low speed needles, and was advised to do so by the experts in this forum. Did that, but the leak was still there and then noticed it was actually coming from the lead plug at the side of the bowl. Gently tapped the plug and the leaking stopped. However, now when i start it, it only runs with the choke closed

What's up? Could it be the way I replaced the packing or is there something else gone wrong.

What causes this to happen after it ran so good?

Thanks gang, always appreciate the help

Sharky

 

[Xcusme]

Re: 2 hp won't run without choke

Seating the lead shot could have jarred the float and needle a bit. Perhaps you disloged a bit of crud in the tank to carb line. Replacing the packing shouldn't do anything except help insure against air leaks at the needles. Did you reset the needle settings after repacking? Perhaps the needled moved when you replaced the packing nuts.

 

[sharkman]

Re: 2 hp won't run without choke

Seating the lead shot could have jarred the float and needle a bit. Perhaps you disloged a bit of crud in the tank to carb line. Replacing the packing shouldn't do anything except help insure against air leaks at the needles. Did you reset the needle settings after repacking? Perhaps the needled moved when you replaced the packing nuts.

 

[sharkman]

Re: 2 hp won't run without choke

Thanks X. I'll go and see if the line is blocked. I did in fact reset the needle once I replaced the packing so I think thats covered.

I'll keep you posted

Thanks for the help

 

[sharkman]

Re: 2 hp won't run without choke

Allright. Works fine now....needed adjustments to both high and low speed needles. For some reason the high speed knob was getting stuck on the face plate when I was turning it, so it wasn't where it should have been, but because it stopped I figured it couldn't turn any further.

But all is well

thanks again Xcusme

 

[Xcusme]

Re: 2 hp won't run without choke

You betcha!

Sometimes it's the little stuff that's the most frustrating..Glad you got her sorted out.....and thanks for posting back.