Re: Evinrude Fleetwin throttle handle problems
Hi guys .
I just bought a evinrude fleetwin That I think is about 1957 or so . The guy told me it wont stay running but I changed the gas and it runs . So the throttle handle dont seem right to me . Its too tight and the gears are not in the right place too . I seen some parts on ebay and am interested in buying the parts that are needed . I may also want to find a good marine mechanic that wont rip me off just fix it . maybe tune up the motor also . I only paid a 125.00 from a guy in milwaukee , WI . I was wondering if I take it to a evinrude dealer will he charge too much or want to work on it at all . So what can I do to fix the throtttle handle . Please help me out . I want to go fishing soon .
The throttle handle is spring loaded, with a pretty heavy duty spring. If you undo the screw holding the handle on it will pop off with considerable force. I think the spring is there to create friction and keep the throttle speed steady when you let go of the handle.
If you don't mind not having that feature, reassemble the handle without the spring, it's a lot easier to put back together that way and my bet is you will find everything turns as smooth as as could be. I haven't run my engine with the spring out yet, and I have a hunch it might slow down when the handle is let go, but hey, it's a deadman's throttle control for free!
