1993 Evinrude 240HP Second Effort Team

[dreamerdfl]

I just purchased a freshly re-built 1993 Evinrude 240 HP Second Effort Team outboard. It have been completely rebuilt with 0 hours. At the time of re-build it had a 20" mid section added.
Can anyone enlighten me as to what I have? Owner says it needs a complete break in as a new motor. Timing is set at 31 degree the owner said it operated best before the rebuild. range is 24-31. Haven't even started it yet. looking any and all information or places I can look to get info. Will go on my 22' Velocity.
Is it a warmed up 225? how many liter? Owner says it now should put out between 250HP and 270HP? Prop suggestions?
I'll put up pictures soon.

Thank you!

[bigbore]

That'll run good prob. with a 24-26p. raker on a velocity.

[baja200merk]

30 degrees of timing is too much. Book is 18* set under load at 5000rpm

[dreamerdfl]

Previous owner said it was a dog with timing set at 24...said it screamed at 31. Says specs say 24-31. 18 seems very low compared to what the owner said but who knows...keep throwing out info, I'm listening!

[Freddie Webb]

Kevin is right if you don't lower the timing to 18 you will be rebuilding soon. If it is a dog with the timing set right you have problems else where.

[dreamerdfl]

Ok, Good to know. It has actually never need run since re-build, Has 0 hours on it. I'll set it at 18 and see how it runs. I would imagine a good Evinrude/Johnson mechanic could add some insight as well. Not that you guys aren't, you may be mechanics yourselves, just saying it's not something I will do myself at this point. Regarding the 1993 Vindicator's can you tell me anything about those motors? how many liters? is it a 225 warmed up? Seller said it was a 240HP is that correct?

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

Make sure your pointer is set right

[pointer]

I would imagine a good Evinrude/Johnson mechanic could add some insight as well.

Why settle for "good"? Some of the best have already replied to your post.

pointer

[frederick55]

I would imagine a good Evinrude/Johnson mechanic could add some insight as well.

I kind of doubt your typical factory trained "stock application" mechanic would know much about what you have. I do know that my ported looper, running more hp than you are talking, was set by the builder at 17 degrees.

[300x Stoker]

I'd pull the heads to see what's up first. Break it in with 31 ??? I'm scared.

[baja200merk]

We just put a carb 3.3 on Yamaha I set it at a mild 15-16 till we nail jetting down. Guys that know more then most have told me Timing too low causes more heat.

im not even sure you can get 30+ degrees out of an Omc ignition. You can't get it out of yamaha without making mods to the timer base

[powerabout]

how about a photo, 31 degrees sounds like a crossflow

[dreamerdfl]

I pick the motor up on the 24th. This is what the add said - 1993 Vindicator Evinrude 240 HP made by the original Second Effort Team, Completely Overhauled by a certified mechanic, Has not been run since overhaul. Everything in it brand New in the engine! Did 98 MPH by GPS on a STV! Comes with a 29" Pitch CRX redone by DAH! (Prop would cost you over $800). Brand New Lower Unit. Short Shaft! 30" Very responsive! Low water pick up. Conversation with previous owner lead to the 31 degree timing. Can't upload the one pic I have. trying to get some knowledge about it in the mean time.
I'm sure many of the folks replying are "The Best" It's just I'm not.

[dreamerdfl]

These Team Second Effort's , are they 225's? Still looking for what I really have. Does anyone know about this specific motor? Not just this one but a Team Second Effort 240HP? Liters? Modifications made to what base motor? that kind of info.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

[baja200merk]

Mild porting and good heads will get you around 240hp