Recent content by Ichthyus

  1. I

    E175 - No spark port side???

    Do any of you guys know why my 1994 E175GLERA would idle fine but stall when put in gear - when I fogged it for winter, i discovered that the 3 port side cylinders don't seem to be firing at all!
  2. I

    E175 wont accelerate in FWD

    Hi! My 1994 Evi 175 suddenly started refusing to increase RPM's over idle in forward. She does OK in reverse and she revs up fine in neutral. She runs in forward at idle speed. What is goin' on here???
  3. I

    Is it possible to have too much battery?

    My manual stipulates a minimum of 500 CCA for a my battery, but no upper limit. Is there a reason why I should not get a big-a$$ battery for my Evinrude 175? Current (!) battery has 625 CCA, 120 mins reserve. I'm tempted to get one with 800 CCA and 180 mins. Any wisdom out there? Thanks...
  4. I

    Have I toasted my rectifier/regulator?

    Dear smarter mechanics than me: 1994 E175 Intruder Overheated from stuck thermostat - limped home. Replaced thermostats, water pump; runs great! Does not charge batteries. Volt meter test 12.3 across battery terminals running or not - no difference. Stator wires not connected to ground...
  5. I

    Intruder 175 Charging Problem

    Hi! My 1994 e175GLERA does not seem to be charging my batteries. When jumped, the engine runs fine. Fished all weekend, towed another boat home. I have run the engine for hours still no charge. Still needs a jump, then runs great. My manual (you guys made me but the OEM manual of course...
  6. I

    This should be an easy one for somebody - Evinrude 175 Steering Arm Question

    Hi! I have an Evinrude Intruder 175 (GLERA) 1994. I need to pull the powerhead to change the gasket between the powerhead and the Exhaust section - the gasket is blowing water. I cannot figure out whether the steering arm bolts to the powerhead or to the Mid (exhaust) section! My manual...
  7. I

    CHOKE! My choke has QUIT.

    Brothers: A few weeks back my ignition switch began to refuse to start my Evinrude 175 in the choke (pushed in) position. Instead, I get an alarm. No starter, just a momentary alarm. It will start in the regular position (not pushed in) but takes a loooooong time to warm up before it will...
  8. I

    Evinrude Primer (choke) solenoid: How swap-able are these things???

    Brothers, I am again in need of wisdom. I need a primer solenoid for my 1993 Evinrude Intruder (E175GLERA). Choke no longer works and there is ZERO resistance across the solenoid (manual calls for 4-7 ohms) Found it online (OMC 0433374) for between 150 and 200 HARD-EARNED bucks. Ouch. The...
  9. I

    Evinrude Tilt/Trim Mystery Problem

    Greetings! My 1994 Evinrude 175 tilt quit. Only previous symptom of anything wrong was a little judder in the downward tilt in the high-speed range, happened for montths. Otherwise all great until she quit. The solenoids click and there is voltage going to the trim motor but not a peep from...
Top