I just bought a boat and it has an early 80's 9.9 tiller Evinrude. I have a couple of probably obvious questions, so I'll just list them all here as opposed to different threads for each.
It seems to run ok, and is quiet when the motor is idling in a trashcan filled with water. However, the exhaust is really loud using "muffs". It seems as if the exhaust comes through the propeller. Is this correct? Is that where most exhaust goes?
After idling it for a long time in water, I removed the trashcan and what can only be described as "wet mud" seemed to be oozing from the exhaust area in the center of the prop. It had an exhaust / fuel / oil smell. Is this normal?
I'll be using this boat in the winter. As opposed to winterizing it, what would be the proper method for protecting it over a few days to a couple weeks without use in freezing temps after it was just in the water? I've been told to run it for a couple seconds after pulling it out of the water to get water out of the system. Taking it off and hauling it inside doesn't seem like a good option everyday.
The boat runs smooth on "start" with the carb adjusted where it is. It needs to be leaned out some to run smooth on "slow". But if I lean it out, it won't run smooth on "start". Is this discrepancy a sign that I need to rebuild the carb? The previous owner said he "cleaned the jets" but was honest that it may need a carb kit. I want it to run smooth in all power ranges.
Related to the previous question, the engine has an idle speed adjustment on the side. Should I try messing with that as well?
For electric start engines, does anyone suggest buying one of those on-board chargers and just mounting it inside the boat? recommendations?
It was suggested to me and I currently have sea foam added to the fuel. Any concerns with this? How often should I add it to my tank?
I'm looking for a larger motor as well and I see a number of non-tiller models. I know there are tiller kits for most engines, but they are $$$. Is there anyway to DIY a tiller or could I put controls for throttle back where I sit on the back and just steer with a DIY tiller handle? I see tons of old motors going for cheap, but none are tillers.
It seems to run ok, and is quiet when the motor is idling in a trashcan filled with water. However, the exhaust is really loud using "muffs". It seems as if the exhaust comes through the propeller. Is this correct? Is that where most exhaust goes?
After idling it for a long time in water, I removed the trashcan and what can only be described as "wet mud" seemed to be oozing from the exhaust area in the center of the prop. It had an exhaust / fuel / oil smell. Is this normal?
I'll be using this boat in the winter. As opposed to winterizing it, what would be the proper method for protecting it over a few days to a couple weeks without use in freezing temps after it was just in the water? I've been told to run it for a couple seconds after pulling it out of the water to get water out of the system. Taking it off and hauling it inside doesn't seem like a good option everyday.
The boat runs smooth on "start" with the carb adjusted where it is. It needs to be leaned out some to run smooth on "slow". But if I lean it out, it won't run smooth on "start". Is this discrepancy a sign that I need to rebuild the carb? The previous owner said he "cleaned the jets" but was honest that it may need a carb kit. I want it to run smooth in all power ranges.
Related to the previous question, the engine has an idle speed adjustment on the side. Should I try messing with that as well?
For electric start engines, does anyone suggest buying one of those on-board chargers and just mounting it inside the boat? recommendations?
It was suggested to me and I currently have sea foam added to the fuel. Any concerns with this? How often should I add it to my tank?
I'm looking for a larger motor as well and I see a number of non-tiller models. I know there are tiller kits for most engines, but they are $$$. Is there anyway to DIY a tiller or could I put controls for throttle back where I sit on the back and just steer with a DIY tiller handle? I see tons of old motors going for cheap, but none are tillers.
