Checkmateboy
Cadet
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2003
- Messages
- 6
I purchased a boat late last season with an 86 225 VRO Evinrude. The original owner had not used the boat last season but said it ran great the season before. I can't seem to get over 4000 rpm out of it! (not the prop) The engine starts and seems to run great, just seems to have the power of a 70 hp or so. Even at full throttle it seems smooth with no issues except the power loss. Compression is good. I replaced both power packs and this did help some, I replaced spark plugs although they were all a nice tan color. The first time I opened the throttle it run up over 5500 for a short time then fell right back to 4000, where it has been since. I don't know much about the VRO system, but would this be a good start? I thought about rebuilding it just because? Any suggestions would be greatly apprieciated!