Synchronizing Evinrude Mate 1.5

[jimbrizzolara]

I picked up a 1968 Evinrude Mate 1.5 hp at Tomahawk. My manuals don’t cover motors that new. I’d like to know the procedure for synchronizing this motor. I do see two marks on the mag plate about 3/16″ apart. Also, the mag plate doesn’t appear to be attached to the motor with four screws like on the universal mag plate. How do you remove the plate?

[frankr]

Look at the bottom of the mag plate. See that horizontal screw with a spring on it? That is what holds the mag plate on and also adjusts the friction desired. Screw must completely removed to release the plate.

[jimbrizzolara]

Thanks Frank. Any ideas on synchronization? There is a cam follower and marks on the plate like an older motor, I’ll double-check to see if I have a manual that goes up to 1968.

[Gregory Ciriello]

If you need any parts I just acquired one for parts you can check it out at gcmarinesalvage.com Good luck with the motor.

[fleetwin]

Basically, the carburetor throttle shaft should just be starting to open when the plastic throttle arm is in between the two marks on the mag plate cam.

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