Noisy

[pete j]

I got the older evinrude 70 to use while I get lower unit fixed on the force 85 and the first thing I noticed was how quiet the evinrude is. I noticed the foam inside the motor cover on the one motor and the force has nothing but looks like it use to. Since its no longer available I would like to know what I should use as a replacement and I was thinking those cheap foil covered windshield shades glued inside but wondered if there is something way better? Anybody ever replace that stuff ? Thanks for any and all help

 

[Scott Danforth]

look up soundown.com

 

[pete j]

Will do and Thanks

 

[jerryjerry05]

The foam that was in there was an inferior product and installed bad on top of it being crap.
​The foam was probably responsible for a lot of engine failures.
Pieces would fall off and get into the carbs and end up blowing a piston.

Scotts suggestion or Google : outboard sound deadening
​Stay away from foam and make sure the carb covers are in place.
No covers on a 50

 

[pete j]

Thanks jerry and I would bet many of those falling pieces clogged alot of carbs