Hey everyone new to the forum! Just like everyone else i joined because i am having issues with my motor.
So here is what I have going on. I have a 1972 Evinrude Starflite 100hp (100293R) that the timing base is sticking when the engine warms up. I dont think it's a overheating issue because the engine doesn't get that hot and I just replaced the water pump a few months ago. It starts and runs great but after an hour of driving it will die because the base will stick and allow the timing to adjust. Soon as it cools down its up and running again.
I dont know if there are cooling passages in that area but it does seem warmer then the rest of the motor. the cooling jackets around the cylinders are still almost cool enough to touch but the flywheel and area around the timing base are hotter but not extremely hot like its overheated.
any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks
So here is what I have going on. I have a 1972 Evinrude Starflite 100hp (100293R) that the timing base is sticking when the engine warms up. I dont think it's a overheating issue because the engine doesn't get that hot and I just replaced the water pump a few months ago. It starts and runs great but after an hour of driving it will die because the base will stick and allow the timing to adjust. Soon as it cools down its up and running again.
I dont know if there are cooling passages in that area but it does seem warmer then the rest of the motor. the cooling jackets around the cylinders are still almost cool enough to touch but the flywheel and area around the timing base are hotter but not extremely hot like its overheated.
any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks