Unfortunately, I reside in california but I am very grateful for the offer fitz, and could probably use the help. Ill try to figure it out but, I'll get back to this chat if I run into any difficulties.
Thank you all for the insight and advice.
Marcus.
Just emptied the gearcase oil out of my 1985 115hp Evinrude, but oil was super milky grey and nasty. Could this be an issue with the sealing? If so, is it a job I can do on my own, or one for a shop?
Thank you.
do you think compression is the issue? what are the values that i would be looking for?
To clarify i am pushing and holding the key while cranking it over for starting.
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This is my 2nd boat with an outboard, I bought it a few moths ago but they previous owner said he recently replaced the impeller, not sure about the water pump. the start up I hold the key in while cranking it over. I have not done a compression test, and by the "bottom part of the top" I mean...
The engine takes a real long time to start up in the morning, having to make several attempts at high revs. after it runs for about 5 minutes at high revs, i can put it back in neutral idle and it will not die on me, but anything before that will. After I drive around for 30ish minutes I can...