Thanks for your help and advice, I will go with a new harness,system check
gauge, I will use the Tach That I already have.

The I command classic that I would like to have is prohibitively expensive,
but it would be nice to have.

Being in a technical field for over 30 years, having experience in
Automotive OBDII and having a laptop interface for this application,
hooking up a laptop to the Etec is probably feasible.

But I am sure the program,hardware and protocol is proprietary, and it is
kept out of the hands of backyard techs like me?
It has to be a serial connection, with transmit, receive and ground, but I
am sure the connector would be hard to get into my hands.

But most people would rather bring it to the dealer, and being in a fishing
club I find this to be true.
The guys in my club would rather not get involved.

But it is a shame that a guy like me who can fix just about anything can't
do this, but I guess it is in the manufacturers best interest.

Can I prime the oil system by performing the winterizing procedure, in the
book it states that this can be done?
I also will be purchasing the service manual for this engine.

Any more help will be greatly appreciated Bill.
Joe



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"z1r1200cc" wrote in message
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I purchased a 90 etec 2006 for my center console, I am removing a 1978
evinrude 70.

anyone know what I need to rig the etec.
I am willing to get a new binnacle control, but what else do I need.
I was told there is an adapter that can be used for the harness,the 77
has the red plug harness.




The wiring harness changed in 1996 so you need the adapter kit if you are
really going to use your 30 year old wiring instead of buying new. It may
even be cheaper to get the new harness and key switch in your case.

You also need a 2" SystemCheck gauge or the SystemCheck tach with the 4
indicator warning lights as required by Evinrude to keep in warranty.

Evinrude has a great rigging book with step by step instructions from how
to find the center of your boat's transom, to hooking up and adjusting
cables. E-TEC rigging book #5007085

If you are rigging it yourself, do everything according to industry
practices, don't "make do" or fabricate something just to make it work.
Remember that warranty only covers manufacturer's defects, not
adjustments, incorrect rigging or wiring, fuel or oil contamination or
delivery, or anything not factory or industry approved.

Do not start the motor yourself. Pay an authorized dealer to check out the
rigging (if you did your own), and bleed the oil system, and make sure the
motor has the latest software revision in it. Then the dealer can start
the motor, with the laptop connected to prime the oil system.

Dealer contracts with Evinrude require a pre-delivery form be filled out
(PDI) on delivery and no motors are to be sold in a box to the end
consumer. Make sure the checking dealer fills out the form and gives you a
copy for your records. In a few weeks, call Evirude customer service and
be sure they have a record of your motor's serial number for warranty
purposes.

Good luck and enjoy your motor. The E-TECs are great, very quiet, and
start instantly every time.

Bill Grannis
service manager