(1997) Evinrude Intruder 175

[Horace Brooks]

I have owned this motor for 2 years now and have only had minor issues. (Knocking on wood) In the 2 years I would say I only have 30 - 35 hours total run time on it if that. I plan on having the water pump changed this winter, and I thought about having the motor decarbed. But I keep reading about "Sea foam" and was wondering if I use this product will that take care of the decarbing process? Or will I still have to take it in the shop and let some one do it. I am not in any way mechanically gifted. I have been reading on here about a shock treatment that is described on the can. I assume that is for the decarb? The only oil I have used for the 2 years is XD-50. Thought if I could get the decarb done I would start using the XD-100 and not have to worry about it anymore. I would really appreciate any feedback.

[Lockjaw]

Seafoam will take care of it. There is also a tire pressure looking valve on the top of the engine, you can buy engine tuner from BRP and inject it in there via the instructions. Just don't do it on concrete. You may have to take the cover off the front of the carbs to get to it though.

I would use the XD100, I run it in my engine, and it runs better. Still smokes, but it runs better.

Seafoam is just plain easy if you ask me.

[Horace Brooks]

Lockjaw, Thanks for the info.. I will go buy some ASAP. Take care!