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I posted a reply to a message in general discussion "gas tank, just slightly off topic" and got the message that an administrator would have to approve it. did i do something wrong or is this s.o.p.? most forums I'm involved with don't require reviews of posts.
thanks!
John
I'm in need of some help.
A4 starts good when cold and runs well for about an hour, when it seems to starve for fuel. If, at that time you squeeze the ball between the tank and fuel filter/separator it seems that there is no fuel in the line. But, then, after about an hour, she starts right up/runs well for about an hour. And the cycle continues......
I'm thinking either the ball pump is bad or the fuel tank vent is clogged. Any help/suggestions will be most appreciated....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
The engine works fine but when I put it into forward gear,
a) the engine initially only reaches a maximum of half revs
b) after 20/30 seconds it slows & stalls
c) reverse gear does not engage
The sensation is one of drag; but I just recently launched the boat & the propellar shaft is free.
Our working hypotheses is:
a) there is a band break in the gear box which we understand stops the shaft rotating before going into reverse
b) this band does not work properly
c) after 20/30 seconds in forward, it heats up & binds causing the motor to stall
We adjusted the forward & reverse several times. We noticed the upper part of the reverse mechanism moves slightly.
If it is the band, how can it be fixed?
Is there any other valid hypotheses?
Bill just got done spending about 30 minutes writing and then all I have done disappears and a fresh page appears~***~I don't understand why. This is another of many times this has happened. Twice now in two days trying to do the same post, really frustrating. It is also why I have not been playing much on the forum. It only seems to happen on lengthier post FWIW.