Evinrude ETEC Spark Plugs...Ripoff Alert

[@bigk3381]

I liked you do everything to save money, as in look'n for the best price. When it came to my Spark Plugs I went straight to Auto Parts House and that was 5yrs ago. Thanks for sharing and as always "Tight Lines and Full Limits To Ya"

[@1Cast1Fish]

Gotta save where you can anymore...good luck to you as well.

[@theshorefisherman1]

Always impressed with those that can do it themselves.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Best way to save some $$$ plus these motors are getting harder and harder to find people qualified to work on them.

[@fishnfreak18]

I thought about buying a 250 that’s for sale on marketplace near me because it’s pretty cheap. I have an old mercury black max and it’s pretty hearty on fuel so that would be my reason for getting an E tec. Are they worth buying these days? I’m just worried about tech-support and parts.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Can u do most or all the maintenance yourself? Do you have a shop that will touch it? If yes and it’s a heck of a good deal and low hours… get it checked out and might be worth it if it’s good to go. If you don’t have a shop or can’t do maintenance yourself…honestly you may want to stay clear…not because they are bad motors… they are great. But you will need extra support and it’s getting harder and harder to find shops who will mess with them.

[@fishnfreak18]

@@1Cast1Fish Yes I am an automotive technician by trade but I do all of my marine work myself at the house. We don’t have any local supply stores anymore. One of them closed down a couple months ago so I would have to order all the parts online. I was wondering if injectors and EMM’s were still readily available.

[@1Cast1Fish]

They are to some extent, slight premium on pricing though. They still have a parts network out there, just not as robust as before. There are places that will rebuild the EMM to.

[@jeffpower6473]

Seems to be a bunch etec owners in here. I’m looking at a boat with a 2010 etec 50 hp. How reliable are these engines?

[@1Cast1Fish]

As reliable as the previous owner and their maintenance. Honestly they are super reliable and great when taken care of, however they can have issues if not taken care of. I would never buy a used one with having a ETEC mechanic look it over and run diagnostic tests for codes and hours and such. You want to know it's history.

[@backwoodsliving8375]

how many did you have to buy to properly index the plugs in your motor?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I normally buy 8, I have at least 1 or 2 that have issues normally. I just return the extra if not needed, or save till next time.

[@backwoodsliving8375]

@@1Cast1Fish thanks, that's not too bad, my 25 takes two plugs and my marine shop sells them for almost $40Cnd!! No returns. that's my "rip off!"

[@1Cast1Fish]

WOW...thats crazy

[@JT-qf4it]

@@1Cast1Fish Has anyone tried using a thin copper washer on a plug to get it to index?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I have not, it’s not recommended in the manual

[@hntgnut]

Hi, so I took my spark plugs out to change them, the gap on the plugs I took out was .040, the new plugs I bought come set at .040 Boat has ran great for a couple of year like this.. On the tag on the motor it says set at .028 - .030 what should they be set at ?? ran great at .040 Evinrude 175 ETEC 2010

[@1Cast1Fish]

I have always followed the gap specs in the owner's manual.

[@steveleston1848]

champion are know as lawn mower SP.have you tryed a differnt name brand spark plug? I realy like NGK however my 05 johnson BRP 175hp (none Etec) ran on the NGKs but not near as good as the champions. I now have a 012 Etec 175hp an want to start tuning up an replace all filters. thanks for sharing to avoid the boat ppl.whenever possiable.edit:fleaday has best deal

[@1Cast1Fish]

The Champs are what Evinrude recommends so that is what I have always ran...I heard of others using different plugs but with mixed results.

[@cindykeselowski899]

So would you recommend a 2015 Evinrude etec 115 with 233 hours?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Lots of variables I would want to do a full diagnostics on the motor first. They are extremely reliable when taken care of properly.

[@cindykeselowski899]

OK thanks, the compression is good & 233 hours. Anything else I need to check?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I would want a full diagnostic check with the software...look at alarm and code history, hours, temps, voltages, ect. Preferably a on the water test with software as well to see any issues in real time or historically. You can also perform system checks with the software such as injector checks

[@cindykeselowski899]

I appreciate your valuable input but I think I'm going to pass on this boat/engine. Too many red flags...

[@1Cast1Fish]

If there are any red flags, probably better to pass IMO as well

[@xtcamaro2668]

Well, as your biggest fan...lol, I watched this video 2 days too late. I looked ALL over for the original plug stamped on my engine tag, but Joe from Barnacle Bills helped me to determine that the plug number had been updated to the QC10WEP, so I bought them from him (at twice the price), to support his business and compensate him for the help. Normally, I'd be looking for the best deal though. Thanks so much for all your videos and help, as always.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Honestly no foul there...I order plenty from Barnacle Bills, and they are super helpful over the phone making sure you are all set. I plan on sending my injectors to them most likely this winter just as preventive maintenance.

[@xtcamaro2668]

@@1Cast1Fish - Good to know, thank you. I'll look forward to your next video addressing removing and reinstalling injectors. LOL. I'd like to send my injectors in also, but am having a hard time swallowing the $500 cost to do so (in my mind). :D

[@1Cast1Fish]

Mine are going on 10 years old now, so I figured its a good preventative measure at this point.

[@toddl5667]

I had to buy 9 on my 50hp 2 stroke. One of the two slots just refused to index properly within the torque tolerances, was a nightmare.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I usually end up with 1 or 2 that just want to be a pain. And they are expensive to just have sitting around and not used.

Paul, subscriber here, I have a 2007 evinrude 150 etec, pump is 586890, pump Crack at top and leaking bad, was told by boat mechanic I would have to buy pump and separator together, It's high pressure pump, but can't find h.p.(pump only)one that would match, do you have any ideas? Disabled veteran on Limited budget. Thanks Pat

[@1Cast1Fish]

As a fellow Vet, I would love to give you a simple fix for cheap...but unfortunately that is not really the case. I am assuming you are talking about the VST, in which case the old OEM ones are from Carter, they are no longer made. The newer ones (most agree better designed) come as a easy to replace whole unit, but has a restrictor for the tell tale that must be added for most engines. (Should be in the kit) Now I have seen a few people tear the whole VST apart and put an Ebay replacement pump only...problem is that in some cases it lasts a bit, but in others it goes bad very quick...then you are out even more money. IMO, I would buy the new VST and look at doing the install yourself...its fairly straight forward if you look everything over well. This is one instance where a cheap band aide fix may end up costing more in the long run and may be better to do right with a new updated part. Hope this helps a bit

THANKS, WILL DO NEW ONE, THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You as well 🫡

[@pallasxo8222]

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[@1Cast1Fish]

Hard to beat a good sale on things you use. I watch a few sites for items that go on sale.

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks for the info my friend

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you :)

[@3DOutdoors]

That is huge, I will be looking at the auto parts store too.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I was kinda shocked myself when I found this...it's a pretty significant savings IMO

[@Dark-7070]

Thanks for your great instructions!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Your very welcome, glad you enjoyed

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Every body and everything today people are jacking up the prices vehicles and boats and everything else. 👍👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yes they are...

[@omieyouknowme]

Hole in water for money.

[@1Cast1Fish]

LOL...sometimes

[@cmau885]

Have fun when 3 of those wont index and you can toss out 3 of those brand new 10 dollar plugs!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Not sure I understand....I have had $20 plugs not index as well. Normally it seems I always have 1 stubborn one that is tough to get right.

[@cmau885]

@@1Cast1Fish I'm not saying 10 bucks is a bad deal. Just saying inevitably some new plugs wont work so you will need extra. I've got 5-6 new plugs that won't index in the garage. Price is more painful when they wont work for ya!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Understood....I have been fairly lucky and the specs are pretty generous, hope they will index in other spots on your next change out.

[@thedailyruns6046]

Stay mad boomer

[@1Cast1Fish]

Maybe not mad...but $60 richer :)