"85" Evinrude 140hp

[gr1ffith]

could someone please give me some advice this motor runs great off and on but in between it just stops and then starts very hard like the starter can hardly turn it over but once it is running again it runs just fine someone told me it could be water in my gas but have changed the tank still does it please help

 

[JB]

Re: "85" Evinrude 140hp

Ahoy, Griff1th. Sounds to me like overheating. Check your telltale stream for constancy and warmth (not hot), runs at all speeds. You might just replace the impeller. You can also check that your T-stats are not sticking.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />JB

 

[gr1ffith]

Re: "85" Evinrude 140hp

Thanks J.B. I will take a look at that and hopefully get some good out of your advice I have not had any luck at all that I have tried so thank you and I will let you know what I find out. Thanks Griff