I just completed a rebuild and reinstall of my Atomic 4. The mechanic said that it is working perfectly and it does start and run smoothly. That said, when I engage forward and throttle up I get no change in the RPMs. In reverse I do get a normal increase in RPMs and thrust when I throttle up.
My mechanic believes the lack of power in forward has to do with a fouled prop/shaft. As I switched from a two blade to three last year he feels that this could also be the problem. The three blade was spec'd for the boat. I didn't use the boat other than to go into the slip after completing the bottom job so I have no way of knowing if in fact the prop is the issue.
Has anyone experienced this situation where advancing the throttle in forward has no effect on the RPMs?
Thanks!
Dr. Tim
My mechanic believes the lack of power in forward has to do with a fouled prop/shaft. As I switched from a two blade to three last year he feels that this could also be the problem. The three blade was spec'd for the boat. I didn't use the boat other than to go into the slip after completing the bottom job so I have no way of knowing if in fact the prop is the issue.
Has anyone experienced this situation where advancing the throttle in forward has no effect on the RPMs?
Thanks!
Dr. Tim
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