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Engine has been running great but today overheat alarm sounded. I had run at WOT for about 20 mins, 5000 RPM, with no discernable problems. Then ran for 5-8 mins jsut past idle to get back into harbor, then turned engine off at dock. When I fired back up 5 mins later the alarm sounded...
I have a V4 Evinrude, 115 HP 2-stroke, 1983, just got it on the water. Sounds like it runs smoothly and continuously, but I'm topping out at 2100 RPM under load. When just on warm-up lever I'm getting higher than that. Before getting on the water I had replaced fuel pump and cleaned all...
I am trying to get an Evinrude V4, 115 HP, 1983 going. Fuel is getting to the plugs (wet after cranking) but no spark in any cylinders. What should I address to troubleshoot? There is one fuse in system and looks fine. Is it possible I screwed something up by turning the flywheel...