Question for Joe Reeves

[midtvedt]

Hi Joe- I have a 1973 Evinrude 65 hp (on the original Chrystler bowrider with a push button switch on the controls). <br /><br />Over the past few years, the engine would bog down after the initial few minutes of use, and I would need to continure to shift in neutral and rev-it-up, then put it back in gear - where it would only go a few miles per hour. After a few minutes, it seemed to clear up and did not happen the rest of the day. <br /><br />The problem progressed such that now (after an engine tune-up) it runs great in neutral but it will not go above 5 mph in gear? Any thoughts?<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Mike

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Question for Joe Reeves

Mike.... The 1973 models did not incorporate a electric push button shift. What is the model number of your engine?<br /><br />If you have compression and spark on all cylinders, the problem would be either a sticking timer base (spark advance) under the flywheel, or fouled, gummed, clogged carburetors.<br /><br />It could also be disconnected linkages at the engine but that's unlikely unless someone forgot to connect them after the tune up job.

 

[midtvedt]

Re: Question for Joe Reeves

Joe - Thank you - You are right. It is a 1972 Triumph J08803... I will look into your suggestions. <br /><br />By the way if I could ask for a second opinion on my other boat, your suggestions would be greatly appreciated - please reference posting on 9/27 for Johnson 115 hp stalls when cools.<br /><br />Thank You Again,<br />Mike