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I'm helping a buddy out with his 60 Evinrude Fisherman 5.5 hp, mod 5520. Hasn't run for awhile. Only symptoms so far are "won't run". I'm guessing dirty, bad gas and other neglect issues. Since I have no past experience with these old motors, am looking for suggestions for (other) sources of information: books, internet sites with diagrams, schematics, pictures, etc. Thanks for the help.
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Model 5520 = 1960 5.5hp Evinrude
Check for proper compression. What are the psi readings?
Check to see that spark will jump a 1/4" gap with a strong blue lightning like flame... a real SNAP! The GAP is important... DO NOT check by using the s/plugs which is a waste of time.
If the above are okay, remove, clean, rebuild the carburetor.
(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 valve 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, waiting 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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