I’ve recently purchased this engine and have noticed that the RPM range between 1,500 - 2,000 seems to have a misfire in it. The engine idles smooth and also runs at higher RPMs with no problems. I can’t seem to find much info online and was wondering if anyone has some insight. The engine has less than 10 hours running 87 with the 10% ethanol. It’s never quit or lagged when the power is pushed up. Is this something the Etecs do?
Thanks
I have a 150 Etec for 4 years now, no misfires anywhere in the power curve. Things runs like a top, I love it. I’d take it to a certified Etec mecahnic (Bulls Bay Marine ias one, Seels too I think, maybe Chas Marine?). They throw it on the computer and should be able to tell you exactly what is going on.
Try posting it on this site or just looking at other posts your question will be answered
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/
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A couple things today. I talked to the dealer where I purchased the boat and got the “bring it in.” As I didn’t feel like driving to McClellanville, I called Seels as they deal with Evinrudes. Being that the engine is under warranty I guess I can have it repaired at any Evinrude dealer. Anyways, talking on the phone with Seels it sounded like I potentially had the wrong prop for the engine. The question was asked if I could get up to 6,000RPM and if not, the prop could be lugging the engine at lower power settings. I wasn’t sure whether I have had it up to 6,000RPM so today I took it out for a ride. Paying closer attention to the engine, I noticed the sputtering was at most if not all power settings other than idle. So I ruled the prop out today and will now be bring it into the dealer for repair. My best guess, being that it’s brand new, it has to be a computer thing.
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I have a 2006 175. I had a similar problem - cant remember the exact rpm’s but it was in that range. Finally found a guy online who showed a picture of a mis manufactured throttle cam. My dealer is pretty good and he’d never heard of it or seen a bulletin on it but that was the problem. Replaced it and all good since. I’d search for it and see if anything pops up. U never know. Good luck with it
if its still under warranty, take it to seels, they will figure it out
not likely a prop issue
Yea, they are backed up, sitting on a list. Until then, no engine light, it keeps running. Got to love warranty.
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Those dealers have got to be up to date on the manufacturer bulletins or they will ne chasing their tails
Those dealers have got to be up to date on the manufacturer bulletins or they will ne chasing their tails