We have a 1991 Evinrude 40 HP OB (VWE40TLEIA) which leaks a light brown oily foam after use. Most of the time it comes out a drain opening at the front edge where the lower and intermediate casing are joined. However, occasionally, we have seen it coming out of the prop hub area. Which area it...
We are in the process of breaking in a requilt powerhead and, although the engine is performing well so far at low speeds, I am concerned that a lean fuel mixture on my upper carb may have contributerd to the failure of the original head.<br /><br />We used to have a VRO (the other thing we...
I want to check the timing on my 17' Lowe 40 hp Evinrude (1991). The Clymer manual recommends not trying to check the timing at top end speed (approx. 5K) while under way. I might assume it is for safety, but I can't discount that they may have other reasons - the manual did not say why.<br...
I posted an earlier note (see Evinrude 40 HP Powerhead Problems help!) regarding this failure and got some nice feedback. However, I have some additional questions about what I am seeing inside the cylinders. In effect, most of the wear (I can move the piston visibly side to side with my...
I have a powerhead for a 40 HP Oil Injected 1991 Evinrude, which has failed. I am in the process of ordering a rebuilt powerhead (Ive contacted iboats, who seemed very knowledgeable, but have not ordered yet) but I know Ive got to start trying to figure out what might be some possibilities for...
We are in need of a rebuilt Evinrude 40 2-Cyl Powerhead (Model VE40TLEIA, Serial No. G 02596825). I am hoping some of you can advise if you have any recent experience with suppliers of rebuilt powerheads. I would be interested in knowing who you dealt with and how it went.<br /><br />I live in...
