70 wont start

[bundsta]

:facepalm:hello help needed i have a 70 evinrude 1980 model,i started it up at home i usally use the fast idle to get it going and worked as usual ,the motor went for a bit then stopped
and now wont fire at all just keeps on winding with no hint of firing into action.checked plugs, fuel lines ant ideas please.

 

[Timguy]

Re: 70 wont start

Likely no fuel at the carbs. Check your supply line at a carb to confirm my suspect and my guess it is a tank supply line or fuel pump/filter issue. Spark probably wouldn't fail in the way that you described and all the carbs would never act up together.

 

[sparkyclass1]

Re: 70 wont start

i had the same problem with my 1985 70hp evinrude you know you never take the key out the one time i did i didnt get that little clip that your suppost to clip to your hip all the way in and it fell out. that sucked spent 2and1/2 hours trying to figure that out for it just to be that like clip

 

[Sixmark]

Re: 70 wont start

Do you have spark? Have you tested for it?.......and yes spark can fail at any time with varying symptoms.

Is your control box equipped with a safety kill switch?

Is the fuel bulb firm, if you are suspect of a fuel delivery problem you can try putting pre mixed fuel in a spray bottle and spraying into the carbs while turning over the motor, do NOT use straight gas or starting fluid.

 

[bundsta]

Re: 70 wont start

thanks for posting a reply found fuel hose to tank faulty .

 

[Timguy]

Re: 70 wont start

Bingo! Simple things first....then go from there. Regards, Tim