Exhaust Releif Holes at Idle??

4link1955

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I have a 1973 115 Evinrude that will sometimes try and load up at idle and at low RPM's in a "No-Wake" zone. I have heard of some people drilling out the idle relief holes on the back of the midsection where water and exhaust comes out when the boat is sitting still or at low speeds. I have the lower unit off (replacing waterpump impellor) and I looked up into the midsection but it looked like there was another chamber in between the exhaust tube and the outside face of the midsection. If I were to drill these holes do I drill all the way through both chambers right into the main exhaust tube? Also, what can I expect from the motor in doing this? Is it going to make it idle louder? How big do the holes need to be?<br /><br />Thanks in advance:<br />Jason
 

suzuki40

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Re: Exhaust Releif Holes at Idle??

Dude, I wouldnt do it! The motor was built and made to run its best the way it is. If you try something like that your asking for trouble.<br /><br />Suzuki40
 

suzuki40

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Re: Exhaust Releif Holes at Idle??

Again...the motor did have this problem when it was new. now it does, there is something wrong that can be fixed . dont ruin your motor on something it dont need.<br /><br />Suzuki40
 

walleyehed

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Re: Exhaust Releif Holes at Idle??

Put a new set of QL77JC4's in it and gap to .040, this will help some with loading up at Idle..........You can go with QL82C's as well-still, go to .040 gap. :)
 
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