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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-17-2019, 05:28 PM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

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Posted By Dave R

If there was any sign of water in the old gas, I...

If there was any sign of water in the old gas, I bet the check valve ball is rusted and sticking in place.

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-14-2019, 02:08 PM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

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Posted By Dave R

It's either a clogged vent on the fuel tank or a...

It's either a clogged vent on the fuel tank or a clog blocking fuel from flowing from the pickup in the tank to the bulb. The clog cannot up downstream of the bulb.

Assuming it's not a clogged...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-10-2019, 10:16 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

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Posted By Dave R

As far as I know, the charging system on that...

As far as I know, the charging system on that engine is unregulated, so 16 volts is probably normal if the battery is charged up fully. It will be a lot lower if the battery is discharged. If you are...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-09-2019, 07:10 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

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Posted By Dave R

Not even close. The next thing that comes up just...

Not even close. The next thing that comes up just means you get to learn something else and maybe get to (justifiably) buy more tools. It gets easier and easier the more you do it.

One of my...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-09-2019, 06:13 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

Views: 16,198

Posted By Dave R

That's great news. For me, there is a tremendous...

That's great news. For me, there is a tremendous satisfaction in being able to fix something and even more satisfaction in being able to teach someone else to fix something. This is the BEST part of...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-03-2019, 06:55 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

Views: 16,198

Posted By Dave R

I doubt it's the primer solenoid, that would...

I doubt it's the primer solenoid, that would affect all three carburetors and it cannot force fuel into a carburetor (it's just a valve that lets extra fuel in when the engine is so cold that the...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

10-02-2019, 05:41 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

Views: 16,198

Posted By Dave R

I do not understand where the gas was pouring...

I do not understand where the gas was pouring from based on your description, but it sure sounds like nothing more than a sticking float in the carburetor that was dumping fuel. If I am right, the...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

09-30-2019, 04:09 PM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

Views: 16,198

Posted By Dave R

I suspect the VRO/Fuel pump might be bad based on...

I suspect the VRO/Fuel pump might be bad based on your description, BUT low compression on the cylinder that provides the pulses to operate the pump may be the real problem. Check compression again...

Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance

09-13-2019, 11:54 AM

Replies: 31

Outboard Compression

Views: 16,198

Posted By Dave R

The odds of all the cylinders having the the same...

The odds of all the cylinders having the the same low compression are really slim and it may just be a problem with the gauge or test technique. Normally, as the engine wears, you'd expect the range...

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