Hey Folks. I just re-launched my boat after 11 months on the hard. Among the things I did in the yard was overhauling the carb and fuel pump. I'm glad to say she started right up. A big improvement.
Unfortunately, there is a pronounced ticking, and she seems to be running rough. Not too bad, but noticeable. Prior to layup I did no special precautions with the cylinders; just winterized the cooling system (I'm in Maryland).
I'm thinking a valve is sticky and I'm reviewing the numerous threads on that topic for my best options. But my question here is: are there any conditions under which I can damage my engine by running with these symptoms? I need to re-locate to another slip a few hundred yards away, plus troubleshooting etc. I don't mind working on it but I don't want to create a catastrophe!
Unfortunately, there is a pronounced ticking, and she seems to be running rough. Not too bad, but noticeable. Prior to layup I did no special precautions with the cylinders; just winterized the cooling system (I'm in Maryland).
I'm thinking a valve is sticky and I'm reviewing the numerous threads on that topic for my best options. But my question here is: are there any conditions under which I can damage my engine by running with these symptoms? I need to re-locate to another slip a few hundred yards away, plus troubleshooting etc. I don't mind working on it but I don't want to create a catastrophe!
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