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Old March 1st, 2007, 08:53 PM
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Default 79 Evinrude 85HP smoking Power Pilot under load

When I am just cruising everything is great ,but the moment I put a tube or board,skier out back the control stick (Power Pilot) emits a smoking smell of a very electrical origin.

Service centre apparently fixed an earth problem but next trip out did the same thing.

Any help appreciated.
PS I am in Adelaide South Australia.8)
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Old March 1st, 2007, 08:59 PM
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Default Re: 79 Evinrude 85HP smoking Power Pilot under load

mmm . . . ozone . . .

Chances are you've got a loose or corroded connection in there someplace. Either that, or wire housing that's cracked or rubbed clean.

Double check and clean all your connectors, and check the condition of the wires where they enter the unit.
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Old March 1st, 2007, 09:17 PM
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Default Re: 79 Evinrude 85HP smoking Power Pilot under load

Thanks Digger
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Old March 1st, 2007, 10:34 PM
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Default Re: 79 Evinrude 85HP smoking Power Pilot under load

Those wires are pretty cramped in there. Something is loose or shorted. I just went through the same thing with my own motor.
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Old March 4th, 2007, 02:33 AM
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Default Re: 79 Evinrude 85HP smoking Power Pilot under load

Thanks I get the picture.

Take to Auto Electrician for surgery! Stat.
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