bow slayer Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 picked up a 2 hp evinrude for the port a bote on the weekend. It is in excellent shape with little use but has sat for a very long time. Trying to start it has been a chore,seems like it is getting no gas. Gas shut off value is open choke on and yes fuel in the tank,but no start. Anyone has some suggestions or familar with these outboard. It is a direct drive motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Is the gas getting to the bowl? And do you have spark? Edited June 2, 2015 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 yes to spark and the other not sure yet I will be playing with it later today again, thanks for the suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 One more thought...Not sure if a 2hp has a safety clip or not.... Is there a grove in the end of handle where it looks like a clip belongs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I picked up a 2HP 1978 Johnson a couple of years back. It was problematic at first just like yours, but my friend and I took it apart and cleaned it up and it has ran well since then. I wish I could be more specific, but my buddy did most of the work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Pull the carb, disassemble , clean...and put it back together the way it came a part. If there are any adjustment screws one trick is to count the turns IN until fully seated before you take them out that way when you re assemble they will be in the right ballpark . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) After pulling for a while, see if the spark plug is wet and smells like gas. You could put a few drops of mixed gas down the spark plug hole, replace the plug, pull, and it should run for a little while. This may suck fuel through but you're still likely going to have to look at the carb. Edited June 2, 2015 by chris.brock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.mech Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) The jets on those are quite prone to plugging because they are so small. Screw them all the way in, counting the turns as you go a note the positions. Take them all the way out, wipe them off and put them back in. The upper one is the low speed and should be open about 2 turns. The bottom one is the high speed and should be open about 3/4 of a turn. I used to have to do this every so often but I put an inline fuel filter in and it's been good ever since. Edited June 2, 2015 by G.mech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Once you get it running a can of seafoam is a great investment. Cleans fuel system and carbon deposits. Use a strong mix for more cleaning and a weaker one as a maintenance mix. Well worth it IMO. Many times that's all that is needed for a rough running engine instead of a carb kit or a trip to the shop. Good luck with it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 well after playing with it seems to be a fuel problem,there is spark but the plug is bone dry,I quess next is take the carb off and clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I was given a 2hp Suzuki from my uncle a couple years ago. That thing fires up on the second pull in the garage every summer. Now all I have to do is buy a little boat for it!! Neat motor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Take the carb apart, let the parts sit in carb cleaner for a day or two and then air blast them. Most likely all gummed up, that's what happens if they're not stored properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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