1966 Evinrude Lightwin 3 hp Carb. Sync

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  • June 2, 2015 at 4:50 pm #1664
    mercuryman
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      What is correct spot for the throttle to open when you move the mag. lever toward fast ?

      June 2, 2015 at 5:02 pm #17433
      fleetwin
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        US Member - 2 Years

        This is a tough question to answer on paper. I know on Evinrudes there are two notches in the middle cover ring that the throttle lever must be centered in when the cam just starts to open the carb butterfly. It is slightly different for the Johnsons, perhaps someone can post the pictures from the manual.

        June 2, 2015 at 5:55 pm #17441
        cajuncook1
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          June 2, 2015 at 6:15 pm #17444
          cajuncook1
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            June 2, 2015 at 6:37 pm #17447
            seakaye12
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              The exact indicator will vary depending on your engine’s exact model…but in one way or another there will be a notch or dots on the cowling that you can use to set your throttle lever. When it is set there…adjust the follower so it just begins to move the carburetor linkage. Here are a couple of pictures.

              June 2, 2015 at 10:30 pm #17460
              mercuryman
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                I never knew about the notch now I have it set just right and it will idle slow.

                Thanks

                June 3, 2015 at 1:37 am #17476
                david-bartlett
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                  That little tid-bit alone is worth the price of admission! Thanks.

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