`79 Evinrude 55HP carb rebuild?

camaro27

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I have a 1979 55hp Evinrude that I just finished rebulding after I blew a rod bearing and replaced the rod, bearing, and crank. It doesn't idle too well so I cleaned the carbs (rebuilt them about 3 months ago) and the idle is still a little off. It also seems to lag a little for a split second when I dump the throttle before it takes off. How do I go about checking to make sure the timing is still correct, how do I make sure the carbs is adjusted properly, and how can I make sure I rebulit the carbs correctly? I just found a third jet on each and figured I didn't do a complete job the first go around.

Thanks for any insight.

cAMARO
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: `79 Evinrude 55HP carb rebuild?

complete the job, with a link n sinc, it is in the Evinrude service manual.
 

camaro27

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Re: `79 Evinrude 55HP carb rebuild?

I'm assuming I would have to buy the manual because there isn't an online version avalible? Thanks tashasdaddy!
 
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DJ

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Re: `79 Evinrude 55HP carb rebuild?

I'm assuming I would have to buy the manual because there isn't an online version avalible? Thanks tashasdaddy!

Correct. They're all over ebay.

In the meantime, check your local library.

I buy originals (OEM) on CD. Makes them easy to store and I only print the pages I need.
 
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