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Online Technical Advice:
Valuable information, tips and advice for Johnson and Evinrude boat motor owners.
OMC – Bombardier outboard motor repairs, maintenance and engine part selection.
Call The Outboard Wizard for technical advice and help with your OMC Evinrude - Johnson engine:
SHOP: (631)-225-0077, Urgent Questions Call Cell: (631) 514-1525. outboardwizard@aol.com
Why is the correct propeller selection so important?Better Gas Mileage: Engines max RPM set at engine peak HP.Top End Speed: Prop set at max RPM.Best Cruising: Staying on plane at lower RPM.Maximum Performance: Adjust pitch to achieve your engine RPM at peak HP. For maximum performance, top speed and better acceleration, a stainless steel propeller is usually required. (Most pleasure boats are factory equipped with aluminum propellers, which are less expensive).
Important Propeller Facts:
Choosing the correct pitch and number of blades will allow your engine to operate within the RPM range recommended by the manufacturer.
- Increase propeller pitch to lower top RPM wide open throttle (WOT) Full-Trim.
- Decrease propeller pitch to raise top RPM wide open throttle (WOT) Full-Trim.
- Diameter is usually not adjustable.
- It is very important to choose the correct number of blades. (3 vs. 4), See below.
- Choosing a propeller with the incorrect pitch, can damage the propeller’s blade surface due to excessive cavitation.
3 Blade vs. 4 Blade:
Performance boats: 3 blade fastest but in some cases the 4 blade will deliver more blow lift to achieve faster speed.
Fishing Offshore boats: 3 blade is fastest.
3 Blade Raker: Has curved blades for better bite and hole shot and can be run at higher engine height.
Advantages of a 4 Blade:
A 4 blade can be trimmed high to achieve higher transom height, which will achieve higher speeds.
A 4 blade propeller has less slippage. Due to better hole, a 4 blade will stay on plane at lower RPM, and will improve gas mileage.
New Propeller Chart – Part Numbers, Prices, Applications… BRP OMC Propeller List 2006:
What makes BRP Evinrude Johnson propellers better? Propellers are made of special aluminum alloy and air-craft grade stainless steel. One piece castings, eliminating the weakness of welded blades. Optimum blade thicjness, for a perfect balance of speed and durability.
Not only are these props engineered to fit the exact specification and performance demands of any Evinrude Johnson or ETEC outboard, they are the best propeller for all outboard engine motors!
Read More Information on Outboard Propellers
How to winterize your outboard engine for off-season storage in 14 easy steps...
Off-Season Storage
Simple Step-by-Step Instructions.
Use the following procedure to properly prepare Johnson and Evinrude outboards for extended periods of non-use. These steps are intended to protect the engine during storage and simplify the pre-season servicing procedure. Note: Instructions also apply to many other outboard engine models. E.G. Mercury - Call The Wizard for more specific information or tips for other marine motors (Inboard, Yamaha, Mercruiser, I/O, Cobra, ETec, other Outboards.)
Step 1: Stabilize the engine’s fuel supply with OMC 2+4 fuel conditioner. Add one ounce (30 ml) of OMC 2+4 fuel conditioner for every gallon (3,8 litres) of gasoline.
NOTE: Use a flushing attachment if you operate the engine on a trailer or dolly to prevent engine or water pump damage...When using a flushing attachment, always remove engine’s propeller before starting engine to prevent accidental contact with moving propeller. Read all 14 steps of Winterizing Instructions...
Outboard Troubleshooting:
Bombardier OMC News:
BRP OMC Price IncreaseAs many of you already know BRP Bombardier (Evinrude Johnson ETec) has been dramatically raising the prices on many of their parts and products. We are currently updating our website to reflect these changes. As always, we still offer 10-20% discount on List prices. Now is the time to stock-up on parts/products you'll need for next season - before prices go up.
BRP introduces the New REBEL Propeller. The best propeller yet for your V6 V8 engines... Designed and engineered to deliver even greater fuel economy plus improved midrange and top-end performance. Great in offshore, large runabouts and even large pontoon boat applications for maximum boat and engine performance. 3-blade propellers, designed with a large diameter and efficient blade contour to provide faster speeds at lower rpm, improved fuel economy for more miles per gallon, increased top end speed, and a longer cruise range. The Rebel propellers are made of highly polished stainless steel with right-hand and left-hand rotation available.
Check Out and/or Order a New REBEL Prop
Coming Soon in future newsletters:
Alcohol related fuel problems.
Use of Evinrude – Johnson 2 + 4 fuel conditioner.
Engine will not start – Causes and simple solutions.
Water in the gear case – lower unit.
Water in the fuel tank - Causes and solutions.
VRO Fuel Oil Pump Servicing.
Internal Engine Cleaning – Use of Evinrude Johnson engine tuner.
Evinrude Johnson 2 Cycle Oil Recommendations. When to use X-D 50, X-D 100.
Evinrude Johnson ignition and wiring problems.
Finding troubleshooting information in your OMC Evinrude – Johnson manual.
Evinrude – Johnson periodic service recommendations.
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