I have a 1995 Champion Bass Boat with a dual pro charger for my 12/24 volt trolling motor. On the front of the boat there is a 3 stage switch along with a 3 prong electrical outlet. The settings on the switch are (2-12 volt charge, 12 volt, 12/24 run). My question is which setting should I...
I am going fishing in the morning and decided to check lower unit oil (I am excessive compulsive). I normally install a new washer but I could not find one. I decided to wrap the threads with a little teflon tape to make sure plug does not leak. Are there any known problems with this?<br /><br...
Here is a post I found on another boating forum. The poster is "John from Illinois" who previously posted here on a regular basis. He is well respected for his knowledge of outboards......<br /><br />I had the opportunity to attend a dealer meeting in Stuart, FL last week and driving boats was...
During initial start up it takes a long time for "fast start" to dis-engage. I sit at the ramp several minutes waiting for motor to idle down. Motor idles at 1200 -1300 rpm for several minutes. I try not to shift into gear with motor running this fast but people are waiting on me at the ramp...
I have read how important it is to prop this motor near max rpm. My boat will turn 5800 rpm wot. To get it there I have to trim motor all the way up and give it full throttle for probably 15 seconds. Problem is I rarely run boat wot. Most of the time I run motor from 2500 to 3500 rpm and...
I hate fixing things that are not broke. But, I have become paranoid about my thermostats because of all the posts here on iboats. I usually do my annual tune-up in late February and planned to change thermostats this year. I went to the local marine shop to purchase new t-stats and mechanic...
What is the difference between these two spark plugs? My manual calls for QL77JC4 but I have noticed more people using the QL78YC in motors like mine and others that call for the QL77JC4.<br />My engine is a 1994 Evinrude 225.<br />Thanks
The adjustable fin that hangs from the cavatation plate just behind the prop. It has a small hole in the front of it that picks up water and shoots it up into the exhaust housing. I understand the purpose of the fin. What is the purpose of shooting a small stream of water up into the leg...
What is the best way to make sure your outboard motor is straight on the transom if you have a jackplate? My boat is unstable at higher speeds and I think the motor is not exactly plumb with boat. Standing behind the boat (with boat level) it looks like motor (powerhead) is tilted slightly to...
My motor has recently developed this noise that sounds like small rocks being shaken in a plastic jar. Sounds like something loose but I cannot find anything. Motor does it at cruising speeds and noise is louder when motor is under minimal strain. When the boat is on plane and motor is all...
Hi, I have read that this motor has a tendency to trap air in the top of block and cause problems. Can anyone provide information on how to vent the block. I tried doing a search here but no luck so far. <br />Thank You
Motor idles at 1200-1300 rpms. Carbs are clean. I cannot find any leaks. Idle timing is set at 4 degrees atdc. Throttle plates are closed. On initial start-up and motor is cold it does ok (800 rpms after "quick start" lets idle come down). After I drive the boat for a while and return to...
