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Forum: Engines & props 10 February 2019, 10:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By seahorse
BoatLife LifeCalk or LifeSeal work very well,...

BoatLife LifeCalk or LifeSeal work very well, rated for underwater usage, and do not "glue" the motor to the transom as 3M 5200 polyurethane does.

Evinrude installation manuals state not to use a...
Forum: Engines & props 16 September 2017, 11:56
Replies: 15
Views: 5,032
Posted By seahorse
E-TEC Oil

Your E-TEC comes from the factory set for any TC-W3 certified outboard oil. A dealer or agent has to reprogram the motor to use XD-100 oil exclusively. It is much easier to have the oil programming...
Forum: Engines & props 31 May 2008, 14:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,985
Posted By seahorse
Most of the time a poor idle on an E-TEC is...

Most of the time a poor idle on an E-TEC is because of sparkplugs being worn - too large a gap.

Pull one plug at a time and check them and install new or regap to about .028".

There is an E-TEC...
Forum: Engines & props 19 April 2008, 18:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By seahorse
Evinrude E-TEC owers organization

This week a new website opened for E-TEC owners and enthusiasts. It is sponsored by Barnacle Bill's Marine and the site is dedicated to anwering questions, sharing information, and solving problems...
Forum: Engines & props 06 March 2008, 23:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,329
Posted By seahorse
Evinrude 100 Year Anniversary Video

https://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=We5YIEgRhRE
Forum: Engines & props 20 February 2008, 22:28
Replies: 5
Views: 5,296
Posted By seahorse
Not only that but the 60hp has a different...

Not only that but the 60hp has a different exhaust system with a computer operated water valve that changes the exhaust tuning during hard acceleration.
Forum: Engines & props 21 January 2008, 13:02
Replies: 26
Views: 6,632
Posted By seahorse
I tested the engines in Florida where the only...

I tested the engines in Florida where the only ice is was in our drinks! Better contact the factory for that kind of info.
Forum: Engines & props 21 January 2008, 04:33
Replies: 26
Views: 6,632
Posted By seahorse
I drove those units a few years ago when they...

I drove those units a few years ago when they were under development by the inventor Bill Lawson, before he sold to Sword. They worked well, did not wander at slow speeds like previous water jets,...
Forum: Engines & props 18 January 2008, 11:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,078
Posted By seahorse
Here are a couple of links that may help you. ...

Here are a couple of links that may help you.

https://www.championsparkplugs.com/sparkplug411.asp?kw=Fouling&mfid=2

https://members.iinet.net.au/~pauldawson/technology/iame26-spark-plugs.PDF
Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2008, 21:28
Replies: 12
Views: 3,295
Posted By seahorse
Clarification on Johnson outboard story yesterday...

Clarification on Johnson outboard story yesterday

By IBI Magazine

IBI reported yesterday that Johnson outboards had ceased production. While that is true, a BRP representative pointed out that...
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2008, 21:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By seahorse
IF you look in a factory service manual on a 1998...

IF you look in a factory service manual on a 1998 or later motor, you will find the tests and the repair procedures for the "VRO" pump. To be fully accurate, it is an OMS pump, meaning oil metering...
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2008, 11:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By seahorse
"VRO" pump

This link might help you:

https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html
Forum: Engines & props 07 January 2008, 22:04
Replies: 33
Views: 18,004
Posted By seahorse
Here is a link to the whole article. Pay close...

Here is a link to the whole article. Pay close attention to the note at the bottom page about torquing the plugs.

https://www.boatsetup.com/PlgIndexing.html
Forum: Engines & props 06 January 2008, 20:50
Replies: 33
Views: 18,004
Posted By seahorse
that is not true, the E-TEC can idle or troll all...

that is not true, the E-TEC can idle or troll all day without a problem. Look on the fishing forums for those who troll baits all day long. Just like with any other motor, 2 or 4 stroke, it has to be...
Forum: Engines & props 14 December 2007, 03:13
Replies: 20
Views: 5,846
Posted By seahorse
It sure sounds like someone's trolling for a...

It sure sounds like someone's trolling for a response, or someone who has not followed outboard motor advances for the last few years and still thinks of carbureted two-strokes as state of the art ....
Forum: Engines & props 07 December 2007, 12:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,009
Posted By seahorse
The E-TEC powered "land boat" amphib officially...

The E-TEC powered "land boat" amphib officially set the speed record today

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00125.htm
Forum: Engines & props 05 December 2007, 11:29
Replies: 15
Views: 3,009
Posted By seahorse
E-TEC Evinrude powered "land-boat"

https://www.gizmag.com/sealegs-amphibious-vehicle-speed-record/8458/
Forum: Engines & props 14 November 2007, 10:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Posted By seahorse
cold weather operation

the E-TECs come from the factory setup for regular TC-W3 oil. In cold weather, just use the XD-100. To make things simpler, just use XD-100 synthetic oil all the time and have the motor set for the...
Forum: Engines & props 09 November 2007, 12:10
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By seahorse
Here it is, still 2007 and for the past 4 months...

Here it is, still 2007 and for the past 4 months you can go to a car dealer and buy a 2008 model!

Same thing in the boat business, the new model year changes in July.
Forum: Engines & props 08 November 2007, 21:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By seahorse
Your 150 E-TEC would be a 2007 model year, not a...

Your 150 E-TEC would be a 2007 model year, not a 2006.

I'm sure you will find that the 2 letters just before the last letter on the model number plate will be SU.

SU designates a 2007 model....
Forum: Engines & props 08 November 2007, 13:04
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By seahorse
Check the model number closely or post it here....

Check the model number closely or post it here. There was no 150 E-TEC with a 2006 model year.

A quick way to tell is if the motor cover has 2 or three latches on it. 3 latches, rear and two...
Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2007, 12:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,537
Posted By seahorse
The new 250 HO has the 3.4L block. The...

The new 250 HO has the 3.4L block.

The difference in displacement from the 3.3L motors to the new 3.4L motors is a slightly longer stroke. The bore is the same.
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