Seahorse, Rusty, Championman, Rudetech1, Elgin Questions on new 115 E-Tec

Seahorse, Rusty, Championman, Rudetech1, Elgin

I repowered my 185 Alumacraft CS Competitor with an Evinrude E-Tec,115. I took it out today for the first time and I have a couple of stupid questions for the E-Tec gods.

The system check gage cycles thru when I turn the key to the on position, then it cycles thru again after I start the motor. Is this correct?

The motor seems to miss when running between approximately 1100 to about 2800 RPMS, it only does this if I gradually (slowly) increase power. If I accelerate moderately it does not miss, nor does it miss when cruising or at WOT.

The motor did stall twice today, when immediately after starting I tried to engage the prop. Do I have to wait for the second check gauge cycle to finish before engaging the prop?

Can you check and see if I have the latest software updates or MAPP’s?

The motor starts with just a quick turn of the key and the boat moves like a bat out of hell. I’m running a 13.25X17 BRP aluminum prop, my lowrance says 52 MPH, (no GPS, standard speedometer in op) at 6200 RPMs, (the dealer who installed the motor told me my tac was off by about 400 RPMs) I think the tac may need to be reset to 6 pole or position.

Bottom line the motor is performing as stated and runs unbelievably strong. I am up on plan in about 3 seconds.

Thank you for you time and effort, I lurked on this site for a couple of months before I made the decision to go with an E-tec based mostly on the sound advice and feedback from you all.

E115DSLSC Serial # 05230707

The SystemCheck lights going thru self-test after the motor starts usually means the battery voltage got below 9.5 during cranking. There may be a loose or faulty connection, cable, or too small a battery. Make sure it is at least a group 24 size with a minimum of 750 MCA for best results. It is mandatory that there be NO wingnuts on the battery, only hex nuts tightened with a wrench.

There are no updates on your 2008 motor and the stalling is not normal.

The missing could be from not having the right prop since your tach is not operating correctly. There is a setup procedure using the laptop that sets the throttle position sensor activation and that can smooth out rough running in the midrange.

Have your dealer check it over and have them call the factory dealer hot-line if they are stumped. You can call customer service and register your problem, too.

Thanks seahorse, The battery is about 6 or 7 years old, I'll get a new one.

I'll take it back to the dealer next week for the mid range and Tac issue.

It's Great Motor, thanks again.

Fish NY