Y I Man Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hi everyone first time poster, and even newer first time fisherman. I seem to have put myself in a bit of bother already, and would be grateful for some advice from the sages on here please. On my Wilson Flyer I have just acquired. I have a 2 stroke Evinrude E-Tec 75 HP. On filling up the oil cylinder I somehow managed to stupidly drop the small plastic bottle top ( 25ml wide, 10ml deep) inside the oil sump. Having tried to retrieve it for a couple of hours, NO JOY! My query on here is, will it damage anything mechanical on the motor, and somehow have to be taken out, or will it be okay lying in the oil sump. The sump is one of them awkward dual level ones, and the way its fixed to the rest of the motor seems well beyond my doing. Any advice please. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 I would be worried about the possibility of it causing a blockage. Can you drain all the oil out to give you more chance of retrieving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y I Man Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Well I've managed to get hold of a large syringe Brian, s'pose I give it a go tomorrow .I have not looked properly but can't see there being a drainage plug on it tho'. Cheers Mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 I hope you get it out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWELLBOY Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 I have an 50 hp E Tec and would imagine yours is very similar. The oil tank is transclucent so shining a strong light through it may reveal the caps whereabouts.after removing all the oil you can try putting an air line in it which should blow any loose objects out. if you want any advice phone Paul Thorne at South Coast Outboards (Christchurch) 01202 496630 as he is a very nice guy that knows everything E Tec. Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Welcome! Sounds like a pain in the a&£e! Oil reservoir not sump, but if the lid blocks the pickup you will melt your pistons to the bore. Get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 One of these grab tools perhaps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 How deep is the tank? Can u reach it with a pair of chopsticks if u are any good with them Jim and Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 How deep is the tank? Can u reach it with a pair of chopsticks if u are any good with themHaha, brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y I Man Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 One of these grab tools perhaps: Haha, brilliant! one winging its way to me now Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y I Man Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 How deep is the tank? Can u reach it with a pair of chopsticks if u are any good with them Its one of them dual levels one mate, and you can bet your bottom dollar its in the unreachable end, even with them Chinese knives and forks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y I Man Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I have an 50 hp E Tec and would imagine yours is very similar. The oil tank is transclucent so shining a strong light through it may reveal the caps whereabouts.after removing all the oil you can try putting an air line in it which should blow any loose objects out. if you want any advice phone Paul Thorne at South Coast Outboards (Christchurch) 01202 496630 as he is a very nice guy that knows everything E Tec. Regards Richard Cheers Richard, I'll give it a go this week, I've got no airline, but I'll take the wife down to the boat, coz she's got a good pair of bellows! Brian, Jim and Maverick Martin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Don't know if you are aware, but there is a site for E-Tec owners like yourself, should find plenty of advise here ,if my link works haha E-TEC owners you will probably have to register and then ask all the questions Gary Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Can you try a wet vacume ? mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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