To me, this sure sounds like the classic "fried coil" symptoms.
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Edward C and joe_db:
Thanks for chiming in...I'll look up fried coil (learning as I go)...
And I do not have a fuel pressure gauge unfortunately. I checked the flow from the fuel pump and seemed good and strong, but I do realized that under load will consume more fuel than in Neutral...this problem happens even when left in neutral. (If that helps at all)
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Sorry...one other thing to note, (all assumptions here, and you know the saying)..when the engine sits for a bit...I am assuming fuel is settling or building up somewhere and therefore when I fire her up, she runs great until that fuel is used up...try to re-start after she dies and no luck. Trying to turn over, but not getting fuel anymore. I have replaced all fuel lines and filters leading to the carb, but have not dug into the carb yet (partly lack of knowledge, part accessibility and part having my kids with me who have short attention span).
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It takes a bit of nerve to post this, in light of a post in a different thread, but try cracking the cap on the deck fill to see if you're fighting a vacuum. If not, I owe you 15 seconds of free air time.
Having said that, I likewise am suspicious of a cooked coil. What does a spritz of starting fluid accomplish immediately after the stall?
BillLast edited by Administrator; 09-25-2019, 05:27 PM.
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Hummm....Interesting...so your theory here is that a vacuum is being created preventing the fuel from even being pumped out...That will be the first thing I try next, too easy not too...
If that were the case, then I assume there must be a vent for the fuel tank somewhere that is plugged up? I was not aware (and they may not) that a fuel tank would be ventilated.
Worth a try anyways.
I have not tried starter fluid.
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Hi, Adam:
If you haven't already done so, check out this thread. Read the whole thing.
As others have suggested, a fuel pressure gauge will provide very meaningful data.
Bill
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Thank you....so many threads, hard to know where to start!
I plan to update all my gauges...my temp gauge crapped out on our first long trip to Catalina a couple of years ago, but I use my hand to check the temp of the water coming out...not ideal but gives me piece of mind...so a full gauge overhaul is over due and needed.
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A Fisch, installing a cheap fuel filter will answer questions now and in future diagnostics.
10 minutes of running then dying only to restart after sitting for a bit is a classic spark (coil) issue. 3-5 minutes could be fuel running out in the bowl (pressure gage) but it should start once filled again.
Checking for spark immediately after the shut down is a must.
Dave Neptune
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Thanks Dave Neptune...
I have replaced all fuel filters...cheap one before the fuel pump, racor fuel filter/water separator after fuel pump...
I will still try opening the fuel cap on the deck as that is easy to do...but sounds like everyone is leaning towards the coil being the culprit.
I am not really sure how to check spark after she shuts down, so I'll have to do a little youtubing to figure that out.
I wish I could find a Palmer manual somewhere too, but I'll I've found is just a cover shot.
I appreciate everyones input!
Adam
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I have replaced all fuel filters...cheap one before the fuel pump, racor fuel filter/water separator after fuel pump...
Perhaps I am misunderstanding "before" and "after"?
BillLast edited by Administrator; 09-26-2019, 01:49 PM.
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Originally posted by Administrator View PostThe Racor should be upstream of the fuel pump. The small metal polishing filter should be between the fuel pump and the carb.
Bill
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Oh, and also...I do not have that small metal polishing filter...I'll snap a pic this weekend and show my current set up. But currently I have a small plastic Marine fuel filter running before the fuel pump, and then the racor after and that is it...
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