Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
09-11-2023, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,294
slows down at high rpms
This is a problem I have no idea on. As I raise the RPM in neutral they go up in Reverse the engine and prop run faster. Now the problem I go to forward and it runs fine until I start to raise the...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
07-24-2023, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 527
poor prop engagement?
I recently wrapped a line around my prop shaft which as you would expect stalled the motor. I got towed since I was right off the dock and dove on it the next day to clear it, 4 wrapped on the shaft....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-24-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 528
poor prop engagement?
I recently wrapped a line around my prop shaft which as you would expect stalled the motor. I got towed since I was right off the dock and dove on it the next day to clear it, 4 wrapped on the shaft....
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Forum: Exhaust System
04-30-2023, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 875
Loosing bolts
How can I get the bolts lose and get the flange off. I need to build a new exhaust system. from the exhaust manifold to the water muffler. Got the piping system off no problem, it fell apart. But the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-19-2022, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 613
I will clean and probably rebuild the carb and...
I will clean and probably rebuild the carb and check the fuel system all through the system Thanks
I rethought the the hours its more like 50 hours. I'll check the log when I get down to the boat
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-18-2022, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 613
stalls out after warm up
My Late model A4 stalls out after she warms up. She'll start backup and get me in with angst, running a high RPM and some restarting. Leaving the choke out a bit seems to help some. I am think a good...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-22-2019, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
Thanks to All
After much engine work probably a months worth. I am fixed althiough I haven't been of the dock yet. But all tings seems to be well.
I replaced the fuel pump with a electric one and all works great...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-22-2019, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,224
found the problem
I found the problem The old A4 is fixed and running After taking off the fuel pump and thinking it worked I put it back on and things still didn't work. Another friend showed up and said "Its the...
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Forum: Fuel System
05-20-2019, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,224
Fuel problems
Got the carb and fuel line all put back together after a bad gas problem and expected the engine to pur but it just cranked. After cleaning the system and changing out the fuel/water separator ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-06-2019, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
Think I am getting to the root cause. Ran the...
Think I am getting to the root cause. Ran the engine for a while today off another tank of clean gas. A least that is a plus, plugged it back into the boat fuel tank and the engine stopped. So its...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-04-2019, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-30-2019, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2019, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
It is a manual fuel pump but there was fuel...
It is a manual fuel pump but there was fuel coming out of the bowl So gas is getting to the carb I didn't have the line from the fuel pump to the carb tight and fuel was screaming out of it. I gave...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
04-29-2019, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
Nw carb wont start
I rebuilt my engine last yr and have maybe 20 hrs on it. I was having trouble running at low RPM had to feather choke then it just quit and won't start I was back in the slip so no worries. I needed...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-19-2018, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,247
Thanks for all the suggestions
I tightened the forward gear 2 notches and it seemed to do the trick. But I am concerned that the stuffing gland nut may be a touch to tight it was awfully warm down there after my test motor. It...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-19-2018, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,247
I'll check the prop to make sure it is clean. I...
I'll check the prop to make sure it is clean. I also remove the flame arrestor and check the carb throttle and make sure the linkage is working properly on the mechanical workings in the carburator....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-18-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,247
Weird Problem with Carb?
I can move the acceleration lever on my carburetor at the carb and not see any increase in my RPMs. This doesn't happen all the time just every once in awhile. Very strange. Then in a bit the RPMs...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-09-2018, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,391
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-07-2018, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,391
Engine stalls
I have new rebuilt engine that seems to run fine Except it stalls at the most inopportune time. I'll start it in my slip let it warm up for 5 min or so and then back out. As soon as I get square with...
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
02-07-2018, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
exhaust Manifold Flange
I have a new in box late model manifold flange and gasket EXHT_04_127. I was able to use my old one so I still have the new one. I also have a fuel filter part
#FPMP_06_51 I would love to get them...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-19-2017, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-18-2017, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,262
carbon on thewater
Everytime I start my engine when cold it blows carbon out the exhaust. It is a new rebuilt engine, mid summer maybe 10 hrs. I replaced the exhaust with a new system but still the same water muffler...
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Forum: Polls
07-26-2017, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 20,414
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Forum: Ignition System
07-25-2017, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,383
external, internal resistor for coil with EI
I have a new rebuilt engine ran great for a while then it stopped and won't start
I chased the power since there was no spark. The coil says on it use with external resistor. I don't see a resistor....
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Forum: Exhaust System
07-19-2017, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,506
how would surf wax work on the bottom to keep...
how would surf wax work on the bottom to keep growth off I guess you would have to reapply pretty often so it probably wouldn't work. But if the boat isn't moving it might work for those times when...
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