1980 85 hp evinrude 2 stroke

[ROBBO1980]

Hi new to site! Could do with abit of advise , just bought
Speedboat off ebay with an evinrude 85 hp bought it
Really for engine and controls as im getting a rib soon
Took it out on salewater park the other day running fine
For the hour you get on there,Then it cut out wasnt over
heating new spark plugs right
Mixture ect had it out today on drive fires up fine runs for abit then
Cuts out wondering if anyone on here could share there
Wisdom as to what could be wrong as i dnt
Want to take it out to sea just yet !! Thanks all robbo

[poulner6]

A full service by an marine outboard engineer is needed before you hit the big waves..

[ROBBO1980]

Cheers,Sorry forgot to mention it ,it has recently had a full service by the previous owner 2 months ago .it ran fine like i said ,is there anyone whos had the same problem thanks

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by ROBBO1980

Cheers,Sorry forgot to mention it ,it has recently had a full service by the previous owner 2 months ago .it ran fine like i said ,is there anyone whos had the same problem thanks

There are different levels of services. Seller's idea of a service could have been changing the sparks and gear oil. Any paperwork to substantiate the claim it was fully serviced and exactly what was done?

If it was cutting out - would it fire at all (any hint it was about to start?) could be any number of things, fuel pump, tank vented okay, dirty carbs (although that would have shown itself in running rough), damaged HT leads or coils, impeller or thermostat changed?

Get it checked out properly.

[clydeoutboards]

Originally Posted by spartacus

There are different levels of services. Seller's idea of a service could have been changing the sparks and gear oil. Any paperwork to substantiate the claim it was fully serviced and exactly what was done?

never has a more true reply been posted.

every outboard sold has always just had a service and most outboards have less than 300 hours and have never been in the sea as well!