Evinrude E-Tec

[Dangerous_Toys]

this is classic... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrnU2nDj_Yk

[Jedi Master]

Very funny, there's quite a few engnes that you could apply that rule too, and not just in the boat world!!!

[j.m.]

My dad and I have been maintaining a 135 Merc Blackmax 2 stroke for 14 years.

We've replaced the impeller about 8 times, and other than spark plugs and wires, there have been no problems! The only thing is the motor mount is starting to rust and Merc doesn't make that mount any more. 4 years ago the outboard mechanic said that the engine had 2 years till the mount would rust through.

I think it's still got another 3.

Jon

[Jeff Wohlt]

1985 Johnson 150 v-6 and still screams...never a head off of it and never a carb job. I was a boat mech for 4 years but all i did was maintained it and fogged it every winter.

[j.m.]

Same!

It really surprises me how many looks I get when I burn off the fogging oil in the spring at the boat ramp. Nobody must know what it is??? Or maybe it's the raspy 2 stroke! :O

[obrien]

My dad and I have been maintaining a 135 Merc Blackmax 2 stroke for 14 years.

We've replaced the impeller about 8 times, and other than spark plugs and wires, there have been no problems! The only thing is the motor mount is starting to rust and Merc doesn't make that mount any more. 4 years ago the outboard mechanic said that the engine had 2 years till the mount would rust through.

I think it's still got another 3.

Jon

what year is that 135?

I bet you that mount is the same as what is used on the current 2.5 optimax engines. Regardless, I would get a used one somewhere. You can find good used mids and clamp brackets for that motor with out any trouble.

[j.m.]

That'd be about a 95 or 96. Probably 96.

[obrien]

you shouldn't have any problem finding the parts for that engine. Is it a 20" or 25" mid?