Can aybody help???

[jlesh8480]

I have a 1976 evinrude 55 horse. I initially thought that i had a coil problem but the local parts place tested it and it was fine. So, i was told that i needed to clean the points. My I have been looking all around on the forums and have found information on cleaning the points. i understand the process of doing this but i have a few questions.

the faq forum says that i need to tourqe the nut on the top of the flyweel. I know how to do it but the nut is 1 3/8 so the only sockets i can find are 3/4 in drive and i only have a 3/8 tourqe wrench??? Im assuming getting a 3/4 in drive tourqe wrench is expensive.

Im hoping that this is something i can do myself.

my boat ran perfect last year and this year when i hit the gas it it will sound like its going to take off normal then bog down and only go like 5 miles an hour.

I have compression checked the motor 145 each cylinder the carbs are clean and coils are good. i was told at my local repair shop that the points are dirty the explanation in FAQ is a littke different than my motor.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Can aybody help???

well your repair shop does not know what they are talking about. you do not have points, you have a timer base, and stator. power pack, coils.

just what is your problem. rent a torque wrench. i strongly suggest you get an Evirude Service manual.

 

[jlesh8480]

Re: Can aybody help???

Thank you much. Ill order one now. i was hoping to be able to fix it and get it out tommorow, walleye in mn are biting good.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: Can aybody help???

My
1/4 adapter fits into my
3/8's to 1/2 adapter, which fits into my
1/2 to 3/4 adapter

Depending on the torque, I can use either my 3/8' wrench or my 1/2 wrench.
(the 1/4 just won't go that high)

I've also got a
3/4 to 1/2 and a
1/2 to 3/8 and a
3/8 to 1/4
but they can be bad about breaking things

NAPA, Sears, or any of the major tool guys can set you up with any or all

 

[F_R]

Re: Can aybody help???

My
1/4 adapter fits into my
3/8's to 1/2 adapter, which fits into my
1/2 to 3/4 adapter

Depending on the torque, I can use either my 3/8' wrench or my 1/2 wrench.
(the 1/4 just won't go that high)

I've also got a
3/4 to 1/2 and a
1/2 to 3/8 and a
3/8 to 1/4
but they can be bad about breaking things

NAPA, Sears, or any of the major tool guys can set you up with any or all

It probably requires 100-105 ft/lbs of torque. 1/2" drive is the norm for that kind of torque. Some auto parts stores rent or loan tools. Makes a lot of sense if you only need it one time.

 

[jlesh8480]

Re: Can aybody help???

Thanks for your help i really appreciate it