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    etec oil pump in the ficht brp motor

    ok forget above comment re: fuel pump ... oil pump issue .. :-( not fuel pumpo_O oil pump is a 40 volts powered pump with ground pulsing from the EMM .. make certain fuse is OK in the power dist panel see diaggram question remains.... what is wrong with your...
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    Regular fuel

    been burning 87 octane for 17 years in my 75 ETEC with full tank storage over winter (6 months using EV 2+4D fuel conditioner circulated in the system) never any issues at Spring start ups
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    1955 evinrude fastwin 15 water in gear oil

    10 psi is a good start do a vacum test also . some folks don't bother doing the whole GC seal kit and just change the oil mid season and at bed time. used proper seals for the vent and oil screws .. some nylon washers at the hardware store are to stiff.
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    etec oil pump in the ficht brp motor

    ETEC power to drive the pump begins with 12v then it is switched EMM grounds that manages the 55v supply to the pump If the FICHT runs the same basic way... with pulsed grounds from the EMM the power on FICHT is 40volts !!! see service manual schematics ...
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    shxxt happens you know..actually a bad oxydized cable crimp will do it while still allowing enough juice to flow for a good VOM reading . time wil tell. of course not reporting the proper symptoms to the Doc. can lead to the graveyard :)
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    Battery is good, and there is power at the solenoid and the starter. if so... bad starter or bad grounding has my vote !
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    you need to be more especific ... power at the starter means you have a dead starter if it does not spin. proper grounding is essential not just 12v battery . check all connections for bad crimps, oxydation , bad connector plugs etc.... if the 12v at the starter is truly a good 12v...
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    energy to push a boat and owner against water by turning a prop requires a lot more energy than barrel cruising . Energy comes from fuel combustion and anything depriving the process will...stall the engine. clean the carb !
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp lower unit failed pressure test.

    give it a good carb cleaner wash out again and dump an ounce of fiberglass resin over it . that should be the end of bubbles for good drill a new drain above it
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    Evinrude Engine cleaner .... https://www.amazon.ca/Johnson-Evinrude-Systems-Cleaner-12-oz/dp/B002KAAGIY
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    1968-72 Evinrude 9-1/2 Hp sport twin Questions

    these low compression engines are basically fisherman's friend good for trolling, getting back to camp & facilitates casting for the guy at the back :-) I would not venture to change their vocation... btw good for floatplanes with restricted cargo space
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    1957 18hp Johnson seized

    hopefully it is now unstuck...14 years later
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    What brand of 2 stroke oil do you use for your Johnson Evinrude 2 stroke

    early ETECS like my 75hp has a oil line to mix in with the fuel to protect the HS fuel pump and injectors. They remove the feature around 2007 or 2008 so some folks now add a bit of oil in the tank ...to bad BRP took out the feature.
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    1978 Johnson 70hp… need wiring diagram for harness

    https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/78-84_3-CYL_EL.jpg https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/REMCONTBOX.jpg
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    no need to spray fuel in the carb it won't help because it does not circulate fuel via the small passages inside the carb. all that does is feed gas to the inlet reeds and crankcase. if it bogs down at high throttle the HS circuit in the carb is not delivering the amount of fuel the...
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp wire harness plug repair.

    up to you... connector plugs are used all over the place and some are rated water proof ! . a touch of grease helps to !
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    fuel dries and clogs fine passages, needle points and precisely measured fuel jets not to many options has suggested... you fiddle with them , you clean them or ....have them cleaned by the shop man $$$ sometimes....if you are lucky just running the engine even poorly will suddenly...
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp wire harness plug repair.

    tons of multi wire plugs on Amazon... since you are keeping the main connector for the high current stuff the rest can be reconnected and depending on the actual amount of wires to re joined you can even use a typical trailler male-female connector set just find the appropriate...
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    1955 evinrude fastwin 15

    " trust but measure !" :-)
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    1955 evinrude fastwin 15

    try vintage outboard .com for seal kits
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