E-Tec Accelaration problem

[wetnline]

Just purchased a new 2010 Evinrude 175 E-Tec. It has 12 hours on it and has been to the shop twice due to no accelaration. Mechanic states that the computer says all is ok and that I need smaller pitch prop from a 24 Raker to a 23 Tempest. I find this very hard to believe and am at wits end already with this whole deal. Any thoughts?

[dukhntr]

Did you try what the tec reccomended?

[falcooon]

What boat and weights are you dealing with? Are you referring to engine acceleration on plane or hole shot ???

[ChampioNman]

Knowing what rig it is on would help matters. If it is on a 20' Ranger then the 175 isn't going to blast it out of the hole. Got to remember that 175 is a 60 * E-tec and not a 90 * big block.

[Garfish]

I believe they recommend a RakerII in 24 pitch for the 250HO, so having said that the 23 doesn't sound to far off. But I'd bet a 22P would make it scoot. Assuming you are running the new L2 gear case with 1.71 gear

[ChampioNman]

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The 175 isn't an HO model Gar. This one spins a 1.86 gear set.

[wetnline]

Boat is a 2003 Champion 187. It is tournament rigged.

[wetnline]

Not yet - not wanting to start buying props all over again unless I feel real good that this will fix the issue.

[wetnline]

Boat is a 2003 Champion 187. It is tournament rigged.

[SEAHORSE]

What is your top rpm with an average load with the 24" Raker?

When you say no acceleration, do you mean it will not go above 1200-2000 rpm no matter what, or that it just is very slow getting up to top speed?

[Rips LEGEND]

Do you have a magnum(heavy duty) lower unit? I had a small block 200 etec that I had the same problem with. Finally found a dealer who pointed it out. It's fatter looking with a rounded nose. Know a guy with a 175 etec like yours on 18 foot Ranger and 23 pitch prop and he's been happy with it. I could easily see the difference in the l/u. I ended up putting an HO on my boat. The small block with the magnum l/u didn't like a 24 pitch on a 18' 6" Legend that is probably lighter than your boat.