"Just got a 1974 Evinrude 15hp
"Just got a 1974 Evinrude 15hp Outboard. The outboard outwardly appears to be in good condition. Only visible concern is that the ignition coil is starting to expand from rust.
Anyway, I replaced the plugs and started the outboard up. It runs strong for about a minute then quits. Moving the choke helps keep the outboard running but it still eventually quits.
I’m guessing that it’s quitting because the fuel is being cut but I’m not an expert.
Do the fuel pumps in these outboards actually “pump” fuel, or are they just more of a filter? How can I check if the fuel pump is working properly?
If the ignition coils were shot, it wouldn’t start at all, right?
Anyone have any suggestions on how to diagnose/fix the stalling problem?"
"Just got a 1974 Evinrude 15hp Outboard. The outboard outwardly appears to be in good condition. Only visible concern is that the ignition coil is starting to expand from rust.
Anyway, I replaced the plugs and started the outboard up. It runs strong for about a minute then quits. Moving the choke helps keep the outboard running but it still eventually quits.
I’m guessing that it’s quitting because the fuel is being cut but I’m not an expert.
Do the fuel pumps in these outboards actually “pump” fuel, or are they just more of a filter? How can I check if the fuel pump is working properly?
If the ignition coils were shot, it wouldn’t start at all, right?
Anyone have any suggestions on how to diagnose/fix the stalling problem?"