evinrude 200XP

[fishfinder221]

Just installed the rebuilt powerhead. sent it the shop to get the spark advanced timed etc... went to take it for a test run, it idles fine and runs on midrange fine . but when i try to get on step it has no power. i finally get it to plane and all i get is 4400rpm's. the engine doesn't stutter at all. could it be that i'm not running on all cyl. or i have trash in the carbs? any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[Hooty]

Re: evinrude 200XP

Everything you mention is possible and them some.<br />Is the bulb soft? Have you bumped the primer (choke)? Are you sure it's timed right? Have you given the carbs a shot of premix from a sqeeze bottle? Someone mentioned feeling the sparkplugs right after running to see if any are cold (not Firing).<br />...and the list goes on.<br />Try some of these and lettus know what happens.<br /><br />g'luck & c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Reel Appeal]

Re: evinrude 200XP

fishfinder,<br /> Please tell us what kind of boat you have and what size propeller you are using now.Your prop may be over-pitched....

 

[waynebo]

Re: evinrude 200XP

Well if you are running low on fuel you would lean engine out and start missing/sputter.I would say the timming is way retarded or not advancing with the throttle,maybe a linkage not conected. Also make sure the throttle is opening the throttle blades fully. waynebo

 

[fishfinder221]

Re: evinrude 200XP

I have a 20 stratos bass boat w/ a 1990 200XP,powerlift jackplate hyd. steering and a 23 pitch powertech prop.(not to much prop)<br />I have 53 gals of fuel(not running out of fuel)<br />just had the advanced spark timing done(not that either)<br />butterflies are fully opening<br />linkage connected<br />but thanks for the replies.<br />i'll work on it tomorrow and will be able to tell ya'll the problem.

 

[clanton]

Re: evinrude 200XP

I would be careful about running engine hard before breakin. Was the timing checked at full throttle and at about 5000 rpms? I missed the year, but if it has Quick Start, the timing was set at cranking rpms on a cold engine and Quick Start was not bypassed the timing will be about 6 degrees slow, with a loss of 500/700 rpms.