Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

[Miss Lana in VA]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

Hoooray!! I guess. <br />I local "Dock Rat" - a nice kid that seems to live at the Marina, offered to install new rings for me. He said he would replace the rings and clean the engine for $15.00 and all the Dr. Pepper he could drink in two hours. (Seemed sort of funny to me!! ) So I let him try.... Seems like this little Salty may have found a profession. My little motor is pushing like never before. (As far as I can remember) Compression in both cylinders is at 89-92.<br />However he stated that he did not use a head gasket. He used a form of "Form-a-gasket” he does not know if this will hold. But if it gives me trouble he would make a gasket for me. What do you guys think?

 

[CAMLEE]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

I just read this whole thread. What a perfect ending to the story. AWESOME! This is the best web site I've ever found(just taking on a project boat of my own), and the people here are great. I wish I knew a 1/4 of what you know about boat motors, but I have a feeling if I stick around here long enough I will.<br />Happy sailing!

 

[JB]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

Wunderbar!! What a great bit of luck! Make sure you keep a link to this youngster. Please offer him my congratulations on a job well done. And congratulations to you too.<br /><br />Best of fortunes on future voyages.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[Miss Lana in VA]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

Fix Detail : for Poor Performance:<br /><br />New Plugs - gap 030<br />New Fuel Pump - possible not needed<br />reversed reed valve<br />Cleaned Carb<br />Cleaned Fuel System (Tank and Tubes)<br />New rings (original pistons)<br /><br />Thanks for all the help guys and gals...<br />Please also contribute to our next project under SAILING Forum -Moving up to Bristol 51 with Severe Electrical issues...

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

I would most certainly replace the head gasket. They have metal sealing rings for the cylinders that "gasket goop" isn't a good substitute for. Might even bump compression a # or two. By the way, did he hone (deglaze) the cylinder bores?

 

[Miss Lana in VA]

Re: Very Slow 7.5 Evinrude

The Young man did not Hone or Deglaze the cylinder bores. He just replaced the Old Rings with new ones. I will ask him he he can get a Head Gasket for me. <br />I am just happy it is running better. <br />But, it looks like I will donate this boat to the local High School........ (I will pass this Thread on to whoever gets my little baby "Scuttle") <br />I am in the process of checking out a Bristol 51.1. Please check under the Sailing Forum....