First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

[_brad_]

Hello,

Great site!!! I recently just bought a 1971 17' Starcraft with a 1977 70hp Evinrude. My question is, does this motor come with a hot alarm or buzzer? I ask this because I hate the fact that I cant see a pee-stream since it is submerged under the waterline. Would hate to burn up a great running motor.

Any info would be great!

Thanks
Brad

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

Hi Brad. Welcome to iboats.

There is an overheat sensor on the cylinder head. It has a single wire and the conector is under a black sleeve. Slide that sleeve to expose the connector and touch the connector to the head with the key on (motor not running), If you hear a buzz, you have your answer.

 

[bogggar1]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

Congrates on ur new boat!!! I own a star/rude myself!!! To answer ur question YES there is an alarm in ur control box... Welcome to Iboats!!! Alot of great people here!!!

 

[_brad_]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

Thanks allot guys! I appreciate the help! I got one more question which relates to what were talking about here:

When replacing cooling system parts is it sufficient to only replace the impeller or should one buy the whole kit? The guy I bought this from had his setup for over 10 years and never installed a new water pump!

So I'm thinking I should install a new one....

 

[bogggar1]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

Do it up!!! Might as well get a thermostat too if not included in the kit... would'nt hurt to change lower unit oil too!!! Cheap insurance...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

do the water pump kit, seeing it hasn't been done in 10 years. comes with impeller, housing, bottom plate. gaskets, and don't miss the o-ring on the drive shaft, and grease the splines the grease and o-ring keep the spines from rusting together. also read this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

 

[_brad_]

Re: First post - 1977 70 HP Evinrude

Will do!

Thanks you guys for all your help!