I have a Evinrude 70 horse powered flats, E70TLCEM.
I have had my share of problems with this boat. I had water in the fuel system, which I have resolved. I took it out to a nearby lake today, started it up, let it idle to warm up, and when i put it in gear, it stalls. Stat it back up and let it idle a few more minutes, then put it in gear, chugs a few times but starts to go, but running really rough, all most like one cylinder is not firing. Then I hammer it down and it came to life for about 3 minutes, then sluggish, no power, like the engine has all it can do to keep running.
It was rough on the lake,water kept coming over the rear where the outboard is, when I put the boat back on the trailer, and removed the plug, a LOT water came out, at first I was thinking that this could be the problem, but then I remembered it ran like this from the get go. But I guess I better keep an eye on my hull for water, never realized I had that much water in there, I would have ran the bilge.
I am going to see if I can find my inductive light and test the coils while running, I am suspecting a faulty or failing coil. What else could it be? Any suggestions? Thanks for your input!! At least my kid and I was able to spend a day on the lake together, that is what i am thankful for.
I have had my share of problems with this boat. I had water in the fuel system, which I have resolved. I took it out to a nearby lake today, started it up, let it idle to warm up, and when i put it in gear, it stalls. Stat it back up and let it idle a few more minutes, then put it in gear, chugs a few times but starts to go, but running really rough, all most like one cylinder is not firing. Then I hammer it down and it came to life for about 3 minutes, then sluggish, no power, like the engine has all it can do to keep running.
It was rough on the lake,water kept coming over the rear where the outboard is, when I put the boat back on the trailer, and removed the plug, a LOT water came out, at first I was thinking that this could be the problem, but then I remembered it ran like this from the get go. But I guess I better keep an eye on my hull for water, never realized I had that much water in there, I would have ran the bilge.
I am going to see if I can find my inductive light and test the coils while running, I am suspecting a faulty or failing coil. What else could it be? Any suggestions? Thanks for your input!! At least my kid and I was able to spend a day on the lake together, that is what i am thankful for.