outboard smoking.

[cassanova]

First time boat owner here. I just got a 69 orlando clipper boat with a 55hp evinrude motor. My question is and im sorry if its a stupid one, but, when I put the rabbit ears on it and started it in the driveway I noticed it was smoking out the end of the propeller. Is this normal? Thanks in advance.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: outboard smoking.

Thru hub exhaust and that is normal.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: outboard smoking.

orlando clippers are great boats.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: outboard smoking.

Rabbit ears are for TV sets. Muffs are for outboards. Couldn't resist that. 8)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: outboard smoking.

good, silvertip

 

[OBJ]

Re: outboard smoking.

Some smoke is natural out the exhaust Cass....unless it's excessive. Excessive "smoke" can be pointing to a problem such as poor ignition, cold running engine or to much oil in the fuel.

If it's light and the engine systems are in good shape, should be no problems.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: outboard smoking.

2 strokes burn oil and gas together. if it stops smoking, you have problems.

get a manual!

 

[cassanova]

Re: outboard smoking.

Anyone know where I can get a manual? Its a 1969 orlando clipper with a 55 evinrude

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: outboard smoking.

orlando clipper, no. 55 rude kencooke.com brp-evinrude.com old literature. ebay.