Re: 1957 Evinrude 3hp mag Timing

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dougs-outboards


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Yessir, you are in the correct ballpark. When the throttle lever gets to the notch or is centered in the notch, the LOWER throttle shaft should just start to move. You may only be able to set it close, but not right on as there is usually wear in the linkage and holes the linkage fits in, thus resulting in the throttle shaft opening late. I have been having some trouble with that lately on my 1957 and 1960 3 hp’s. The lower shaft just starts to move about 1/4"- 1/3" past the notch. They seem to run just fine at this setting. 1/4"-1/3" is not critical in my opinion, but is acceptable, IMO.