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    Synthetic Oil In Wintertime

    In freezing weather will synthetic oil make a difference in oil injected engines? The E-Tecs seem to give off no oil signals with synthetic blends or conventional oils in cold weather until the engine warms the oil and the signal goes off and the engine will then run at the correct rpms.Someone...
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    E-Tec Help Please

    I have a 2007 75hp E-Tec. When I start the engine and run about five minutes the no oil warning light comes on and the rpms drop to 1500. I can cut the engine off and start it again and after about five times of doing this the warning will go off and stay off the remainder of the day, and the...
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    Motor Rpms VS. Shaft Rpms

    I have a 2007 75hp Evinrude E-Tec. At 5000 rpms, what is the prop shaft rpms? Thanks for any help.
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    Correct E-Tec Throttle Linkage Adjustment ?

    When I have the throttle lever in the full forward position should the carburetor butterflys be open all the way? If so I noticed that I can manually open the butterflys at least another 3/16 inch. The thumb adjustment on the throttle cable is adjusted correctly because it will push the first...
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    Dumbest Oil Change

    I just drained the oil on my 2007 Toyota and changed filter. I forgot to put the new oil in. I cranked it and backed off of the ramps and drove about 200 ft. before remembering what I had forgotten. I cut the engine off immediately. I then put in the oil. This is the first time I have made a...
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    Non Regulated Rectifier Maximum Voltage

    I just replaced the non regulated rectifier on my 1996 Evinrude 88hp. I am getting a voltage reading of 16.5 volts with a voltmeter at the battery with the engine running at 3000 rpms. Is this okay?
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    Which Prop and WOT Fit My Situation Best?

    My motor is a E-Tec 75hp on a 20 Ft. pontoon. WOT is rated at 4500-5500 rpms. After adjusting the motor to the maximum height that I could run it without slippage a 14x11 prop would turn 5300 rpms. A 14x13 prop will turn 4600 rpms. It will run 20 mph with either prop. I know that I am saving gas...
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    Charge Coil & Sensor Coil Output ?

    I have a 1996 88hp Evinrude. I am using a Fluke multimeter with a CDI peak reading adapter. The Clymer repair manual says I should get 150 volts or more when the charge coil is checked. I am getting 346 volts. Is this okay? The output of the sensor coil is supposed to be .5 volts on each pin or...
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    Evinrude E-Tec Oil

    I just purchased a 2007 75 hp E-Tec. The dealer recommends to put in the Evinrude XD-50 oil. This oil cost $27.00 a gallon. I see that it is rated TCW-3. I noticed that Pennzoil Premium Plus at Walmart is also rated TCW-3. I can get it for $12.00 a gallon. Is the dealer oil any better or will...
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    Pontoon Prop Advice Needed

    Earlier I had posted a thread about my pontoon prop not getting enough rpms. I was getting 4800 rpms. With several good suggestions I raised the motor one notch. Now I am getting 5350 rpms at wot. My boat is a 20 ft. pontoon with a 75 E-Tec and a 14x11 prop. If I were to raise the motor one more...
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    Pontoon Prop Help Please

    I have 20 ft. osprey fishing pontoon. The total average weight of boat, motor, people and gear is 2100 lbs. I have a 14x11 sst prop that will deliver 4600 rpms at wot with a 2007 75 hp e-tec motor. I understand that a prop that is called "Hydrus" is specially made for pontoon use. I feel that my...
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    Does Load Affect Rpms?

    My pontoon normally will run 5000 rpms at wot with just my wife and I in the boat. The other day I took out three others with us and I noticed that my rpms had dropped to 4600 at wot. Is this normal? The extra added weight was about 600 lbs. including people and gear etc. My motor is a 2007 75...
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    Question on a 14x11 prop

    I have a 20 ft. pontoon with a 14 x11 prop. It is turning 5000 rpms at full throttle. My motor is a 2007 75 Evinrude E-Tec. It is the manufacturers prop and stainless steel. The maximum rpms for this outboard is 5500 rpms. Should I be expecting this by changing to another prop. If so any advice...
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