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1959 Evinrude 35hp starter problem

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I am having a problem with my

I am having a problem with my starter disengaging while starting. It keeps running and wont let the motor start. When I remove the battery terminal it pull starts just fine.
 
"make sure your battery is at

"make sure your battery is at full charge. also clean any old oil, grease or dirt from the armature shaft and lube with a light oil. check the pinion gear for wear and replace if needed.make sure it slides freely on the armature shaft. check the splines on the shaft for wear ,chips or cracks. check for worn or missing teeth on the flywheel. make sure al wire and cable connections are clean and tight. good luck"
 
I like to add that I have 2 o

I like to add that I have 2 of these old super seahorses and they run almost like new with never a major repair required.
 
Thank You scallywag. Is there

Thank You scallywag. Is there a set position for the low and high lean and rich adjustments? What kind of oil do you mix with your gas?
 
"The 1959 Evinrude incorporate

"The 1959 Evinrude incorporates needle, roller, and ball bearings throughout its powerhead assembly. As such, it is completely safe to use the 50/1 fuel/oil mixture.

(Carburetor Adjustments - Two Adjustable N/Vs)
(J. Reeves)

Initial settings are: Bottom high speed = seat gently, then open 1 turn out. Top slow speed = seat gently, then open 1-1/2 turns.

Setting the high and low needle valves properly:

NOTE: For engines that DO NOT have a shift selection, obviously there is no NEUTRAL position. Simply lower the rpms to the lowest setting to obtain the low speed needle va /lve adjustment.

(High Speed) Start engine (it will run pretty rough), shift into forward gear, take up to full throttle. In segments of 1/8 turn, wating for the engine to respond between turns, start turning in the bottom high speed needle valve. You'll reach a point whereas the engine will either start to die out or spit back (sounds like a mild backfire). At that point, back out the needle valve 1/4 turn. Within that 1/4 turn, you'll find the smoothest setting.

(Low Speed) Slow the engine down to where it just stays running. Shift into neutral. Again in segments of 1/8 turns, start to turn the top needle valve in. Wait a few seconds for the engine to respond. As you turn the valve in, the rpms will increase. Lower the rpms again to where the engine will just stay running. Eventually you'll hit the point where the engine wants to die out or it will spit back. Again, at that point, back out the valve 1/4 turn. Within that 1/4 turn, you'll find the smoothest slow speed setting.

When you have finished the above adjustments, you will have no reason to move them again unless the carburetor fouls/gums up from sitting, in which case you would be required to remove, clean, and rebuild the carburetor anyway."
 
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