This engine runs great, but the EPA is about to shut me down-- there is excessive oil smoke at all speeds but it is obnoxious at idle or trolling speeds. I have been advised by two different mechanics to switch to manufacturer (Evinrude/OMC/Quicksilver) 2-stroke oil, and am going to try this, but I don't bet it's gonna take care of this-- I can't believe it could make that much difference. I only use tcw-3 oil at 50:1-- I mix it myself since the prev owner removed the VRO system from this engine.
There is also quite a bit of black oil residue that seeps dwon the front of the motor along the mount, etc., which ends up in the water and then providing a nasty black waterline along the stern. I removed the plastic skirt last night to see if there were any loose bolts, etc., but all seemed pretty tight.
All the ignition components are new, and it runs and starts beautifully-- except for a few initial gasps and stalls on a cold start. Recently, however, it has stalled acouple of times at minimal engaged speed (trolling).
I wonder if there is a leaky gasket somewhere that allows some fuel/oil mix to end up in the exhaust which then causes the smoking? Can the powerhead/exhaust gasket cause this, and if so, how can this create the excessive unburnt fuel/oil?
I greatly appreciate any advice or help that is out there regarding this problem!! I apologize if this is a frequent topic, but i couldn't find it in the search I tried, and I am new to the forum.
There is also quite a bit of black oil residue that seeps dwon the front of the motor along the mount, etc., which ends up in the water and then providing a nasty black waterline along the stern. I removed the plastic skirt last night to see if there were any loose bolts, etc., but all seemed pretty tight.
All the ignition components are new, and it runs and starts beautifully-- except for a few initial gasps and stalls on a cold start. Recently, however, it has stalled acouple of times at minimal engaged speed (trolling).
I wonder if there is a leaky gasket somewhere that allows some fuel/oil mix to end up in the exhaust which then causes the smoking? Can the powerhead/exhaust gasket cause this, and if so, how can this create the excessive unburnt fuel/oil?
I greatly appreciate any advice or help that is out there regarding this problem!! I apologize if this is a frequent topic, but i couldn't find it in the search I tried, and I am new to the forum.