1954 evinrude

I went through the carb and re

I went through the carb and replaced the coils set the points to .012even tho it says on the flywheel to set at .020 and it still wont start except a few "poofs" now and again can anybody help (please)

"Setting the points to .012...

"Setting the points to .012.... that'll keep it from running.

(Point Setting Of Magneto Models)
(J. Reeves)

Set the points as follows. Have the flywheel key aligned with the fiber rubber portion of the ignition points. Adjust the gap so that a .020 gauge will pass thru but a .022 will not. Should there be any question of the points being dirty (touching the contact with your finger would cause them to be dirty), clean them with a small brush and acetone or lacquer thinner.

NOTE: Should the operating cam have a small portion on it with the word "SET" imprinted, align this portion with the fiber rubbing portion instead of the flywheel key.

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well i tryed setting the point

well i tryed setting the points at .020 again but still got the same end results got anything else?

Compression test??? Is there

Compression test??? Is there spark??? Wires crossed??? Condensors???

"Sounds like a fuel issue base

"Sounds like a fuel issue based on the info you have provided. Make sure fuel is being delivered to the carb.

Look here to:
This is a 3HP but will be very similair to yours anyway:
http://www.maxrules.com/fixtuneitup.html

Good stuff here. Especially the article on bringing a 15Hp back to life:
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/columns/max/articles.htm
Bill"

"Read this as well:
Troublesh

"Read this as well:
Troubleshooting magnetos by Fluke Instruments:
http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/electricalpower/B0271b_u.pdf
Bill"