1965 evinrude starflite-s

tayzablaza

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Hey guys

New member but have been reading forums for months and
Have found them great!

My 1965 evinrude starflite-s 90hp motor is playing up. Works most of the
Time. Starts and idles fine but as soon as put into gear it stalls. After a while it will go
Into gear okay. Same with reverse stalls straight away.

Had old fuel container and line replaced new.

Took to mechanics and only spoken to him a little bit and he thinks the
Gear box is screwed. Said its possible to fix but not worth it.

Wondering what I could do as I have 3 days off and plenty of time!

Also just had it serviced for $600 before it played up :(

Thanks tayz
 

tx1961whaler

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May 31, 2008
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Re: 1965 evinrude starflite-s

Was the gearcase oil changed? That electric shift gearcase requires Type C oil, not regular 85-90W gear oil.
Also check the voltage at the shift wires. There should be 12V on the green wire for forward, 12 on the blue wire for reverse, nothing on either for neutral, and NEVER 12V on both at the same time.
 
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