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Hello, I am having problems with my 70hp yamaha. I took it out and left the dock and gradualy brought it up to full throttle she ran great for about 30 seconds the rapidly slow to about a stop. the motor did not stall. I limped backin on with it. I got home did a compression test on it. my top...
Hello, Yesterday I took the boat out and after I lunched her and warmed her up for about 3 mins i left the dock and headed out gradually bringing her up to full throttle. we cruised at full throttle about 30 seconds and she just rapidly slowed t almost a complete stop. the motor did not die but...
Hello, I have a 1990 6hp Evinrude Model E6RLESR... I just did a compression test on it and both cylinders read around 90 psi.....Does anyone know what the compression should be? is 90psi good or bad? It wont idle and I just pulled the carb off and check all the ports.... all where clear and...
Hello, I just got a 1990 6 hp evinrude and will not idle... It will start up and run, but at a higher rpm..It will run fine for alittle bit at a higher rpm for about 2 mins then it starts backfiring or surging..... I screwed the low idle screw all the way in and backed it out 3 full turns, seems...
Hello, I just got a 1990 6 hp evinrude and will not idle... It will start up and run, but at a higher rpm..It will run fine for alittle bit at a higher rpm for about 2 mins then it starts backfiring or surging..... I screwed the low idle screw all the way in and backed it out 3 full turns...
Hello, I need some help with the 2 cycle oil..... I am trying to figure out what is the best to use for the motor.... I see some with 2S, 2W & 2R what is the difference? I am in the process of ordering a seloc repair manual. If anyone could help please do.. Thanks
