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gazzy2000

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Hi All,

Thought i'd better sign up now i am an Evinrude owner.

Rescently purchased an 18 foot glasscraft with a 1975 Evinrude 135.

Had heaps of issues with outboard bt fixed most thanks to this forum... now an expert lol
namely manual tming advance sticking causing issues... but long road gettin it resolved (lot of learning)

Look forward to more reading and learning!

Cheers

Gary
 
A sticking timer base is a common problem.

(Sticking Timer Base)
(J. Reeves)

With the engine NOT RUNNING but in forward gear (spin the prop when putting into gear), have someone advance the throttle slowly while you observe the timer base. It should slide smoothly from the idle position allt he way to the full advance spark position.... up against that rubber bumper (full advance stop screw).


If it sticks, it is usually due to one of the four "L" clamps being slightly too tight. You may be able to pry the offending clamp upwards slightly with a long thin blade screwdriver.


At the most, you would need to remove the flywheel, stator, and timer base, then clean everything thoroughly. Use grease on the brass bushing portion of the timer base and the related top portion of the powerhead's upper main bearing assembly, BUT use only OIL on the timer base nylon bearing retainer.


Upon assembly, check all of the "L" clamps for being overtight and install a very thin spacer washer under any offending clamp that cause the timer base to stick.
 
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