I just bought a 1974 6 hp Evinrude. A few questions- <br />1) It runs nicely, but on low speed, it runs best with the low idle jet closed entirely. The garage sale guy I bought it from said that the low speed idle needle valve and seat were replaced after someone had tightened it down and stripped it. 2) Also, having run older 5 hp Johnsons ('51 & '56) a great deal, when the Ev. 6 is wide open, it seems like its rpm is not quite as high as it should be. The motor runs nicely at all speeds. What would cause that?<br />3) When newly re-started after sitting a few minutes, the engine starts, then stalls. The gas tank and line are new. When I pump the gas bulb, then the engine starts and continues running. What would that mean? <br />4) Regarding the background of this motor- is this the "same" as other Evinrudes- like the 9.9 and 15 being the same, but with diffent carbs?<br />5) Anybody have any comments as to the quality of these "fisherman" models (c.1974), their quirks, flaws, strengths, etc.? <br /><br />Thanks!
