04-03-2003, 12:00 AM
If it is an older Evinrude motor like both of mine (1963 and 1965), the carburetor is fed by a small diaphragm pump. If that has even the slightest tear, or has hardened, it will not continue to pump fuel into the engine. The engine will run as long as you provide the pressure, and will die as soon as it can run out of gas after you stop. Try that if it isn't the bulb as has been suggested and is most likely.
As for the other part of your question. I have had luck anywhere from .5 to 5 m.p.h. You should have seen the strike at 5. Rainbows will chase it down if they can catch it. I usually troll Doc Shelton pop gear and a Triple Teaser combo for bows and stay around 1.5-2 m.p.h. Hope it helps.
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As for the other part of your question. I have had luck anywhere from .5 to 5 m.p.h. You should have seen the strike at 5. Rainbows will chase it down if they can catch it. I usually troll Doc Shelton pop gear and a Triple Teaser combo for bows and stay around 1.5-2 m.p.h. Hope it helps.
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