I have a 1979 115hp Evinrude with no tachometer. What RPM range is possible using the warm up lever?
F fsds123 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2003 Messages 142 May 30, 2009 #1 I have a 1979 115hp Evinrude with no tachometer. What RPM range is possible using the warm up lever?
J jonesg Admiral Joined Feb 22, 2008 Messages 7,198 May 30, 2009 #2 Re: Throttle/rpm question Try stating the problem first, you'll get better response. My engine warms up around 1100 then drops to 700 automatically. I keep it at 800-900 for half a minute then drop the rpm to idle.
Re: Throttle/rpm question Try stating the problem first, you'll get better response. My engine warms up around 1100 then drops to 700 automatically. I keep it at 800-900 for half a minute then drop the rpm to idle.
tashasdaddy Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 51,019 May 31, 2009 #3 Re: Throttle/rpm question i agree restate your question, and the purpose? should not be over 1500 rpms anyway.
Re: Throttle/rpm question i agree restate your question, and the purpose? should not be over 1500 rpms anyway.
F fsds123 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2003 Messages 142 May 31, 2009 #4 Re: Throttle/rpm question I rebuilt my motor and want to run it in the driveway on muffs for about 20 minutes at 600-1500 rpms for the initial break in. Since I don't have a tach I am wondering what range is possible with the warm up lever so as not to go over the 1500 rpm.
Re: Throttle/rpm question I rebuilt my motor and want to run it in the driveway on muffs for about 20 minutes at 600-1500 rpms for the initial break in. Since I don't have a tach I am wondering what range is possible with the warm up lever so as not to go over the 1500 rpm.
F fsds123 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2003 Messages 142 May 31, 2009 #5 Re: Throttle/rpm question anyone?
F Fl_Richard Lieutenant Joined Jan 21, 2005 Messages 1,428 May 31, 2009 #6 Re: Throttle/rpm question Idle speed is between 600 and 1500 rpm. Just let it idle. I wouldnt let it idle continuously for twenty minutes. Maybe 10 minutes check it over and take her to the lake for the rest of the initial break in.
Re: Throttle/rpm question Idle speed is between 600 and 1500 rpm. Just let it idle. I wouldnt let it idle continuously for twenty minutes. Maybe 10 minutes check it over and take her to the lake for the rest of the initial break in.
F fsds123 Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2003 Messages 142 May 31, 2009 #7 Re: Throttle/rpm question So the warm up lever only takes the rpms up to 1500 rpms?
W wasilvers Cadet Joined Mar 6, 2009 Messages 21 May 31, 2009 #8 Re: Throttle/rpm question IF my tach is right, my warmup lever takes the motor to 1800 rpms, Will
