Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

[Chadgro]

I want to make sure I'm not running it lean. I had the carb apart .Now it runs nice.
Do I check the plugs?
Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

should look light brown. and clean.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

What's your model number? I don't think they made a 14hp in 1977. Its probably from the 80's.

 

[Chadgro]

Re: Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

Oh Yeah it/s 15hp that was a type-o.
Should they be dampwith gas or bone dry. Mine look clean but slightly damp.
thanks.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

If they are damp it isn't running lean. Slightly damp is fine. Normally they should be dry, but if its running fine I wouldn't worry about it.