I am back. I started with an overheating problem coupled with a no power problem. I did a tune up, rebuilt the hot riser on the exhaust, new impeller, and raw water valve to diver the cooling water. (thanks to everyone that helped me through that)
The engine starts right up, cooling water is flowing, the engine rev's easily and can be sustained up to 2800 RPM (or higher).
The reverse was not working, so I tightened the reverse clutch. I took it out, and in forward could only get the engine up to 1200-1300 RPM's. It was pushing me, but when I apply more throttle, there is no additional power. I feel like I am at 1/2 power. Tough when motoring into the wind.
I did pull the carb while troubleshooting my first problem. Cleaned it, including the jets. I just finished backing off the adjustments to the reverse clutch, thinking I might of over tightened this and this was the source of the problem.
Nope, still cannot get it over 1200-1300 RPM while in forward. Have looked over the other posts, and since the new riser has a new water inlet, this isn't the problem.
I have checked the advance springs during the tune up. I was thinking of pulling a plug to see if it was sooty, perhaps it is to rich? The only other thought is that the prop is fouled? The water is cold (SF BAY), so not anxious to try to check that.
Any ideas? I am at a loss.......
The engine starts right up, cooling water is flowing, the engine rev's easily and can be sustained up to 2800 RPM (or higher).
The reverse was not working, so I tightened the reverse clutch. I took it out, and in forward could only get the engine up to 1200-1300 RPM's. It was pushing me, but when I apply more throttle, there is no additional power. I feel like I am at 1/2 power. Tough when motoring into the wind.
I did pull the carb while troubleshooting my first problem. Cleaned it, including the jets. I just finished backing off the adjustments to the reverse clutch, thinking I might of over tightened this and this was the source of the problem.
Nope, still cannot get it over 1200-1300 RPM while in forward. Have looked over the other posts, and since the new riser has a new water inlet, this isn't the problem.
I have checked the advance springs during the tune up. I was thinking of pulling a plug to see if it was sooty, perhaps it is to rich? The only other thought is that the prop is fouled? The water is cold (SF BAY), so not anxious to try to check that.
Any ideas? I am at a loss.......
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