Re: 1968 3 hp evinrude hot?

[bob]

I agree with foot doctor.Take the plug boots off the spark plugs and turn the flywheel by hand and listen for any scraping.If you hear a noise then it’s the coils/laminates hitting the flywheel.If no sound,then it is possible that the flywheel nut is too tight.I believe it should be torqued at 35-40 lbs.If too tight it can make your motor strain to move the drive shaft making everything on your motor run hotter.