1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

[Stumpknocker]

Anybody out there with one of these? I need to know what the WOT rpm's should be.....

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

Same as the 110 JohnRude....5500 minumum, 57-5800 best.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

Gil - You need to order the shop & parts manual for your motor. I got them for my 1987 SeaDrives here:<br /><br /> http://www.theoutboardwizard.bizhosting.com/parts_service_and_owners_manuals.html <br /><br />I have had my SeaDrives for 12 years with no problems with the drives yet.

 

[Stumpknocker]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

Thanks for the info. The engine in question is hitting around 6300. Bad prop. I hope we don't hurt the engine because of it. Trying to get it changed out.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

As long as the T-stats are good and timming is right, with a healthy engine and good oil and good fuel, 6300 won't kill it by any means, but not knowing those variables, I'd stay under 6k.

 

[Stumpknocker]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

Thanks.... will pass it along. The prop has been filed down to an unbelievable shape. Like weird teeth. Probably banged up on oyster bars and the previous owner was too cheap to swap it out.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 1989 SeaDrive 1.6 Litre WOT??

If it's out of balance dynamically, it'll start working the gearcase over....