Re: 1980s Evinrude 7.5 hp overheating maybe

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July 30, 2018 at 11:31 am #80371
Don
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    What year is the 7.5hp?
    Keep in mind that it is the middle of summer, so everything will be a bit warmer.
    The telltale might be a little warm, that is OK, as long as it is not hot, provided the stream is strong.
    Has this engine been used in salt water? If so, and it is a newer model, you should consider doing a complete cooling system overhaul next winter…
    Pull powerhead, replace upper water tube grommet, etc….
    OK, just reread the title, it is an 80s model, so the grommet is suspect unless you know it was recently replaced.