I have a 1960 Century Ski Dart - 109hp / engine model P3743.
My boat was hard to start and would not stay running after I put in gear. Marine Repair shop said I had "stuff" in my filter/line and probably the tank. They said I had debris stuck in my needle valve (?) Where is this and how can I fix it when it clogs again to avoid $85 charge?
The glass gas filter will catch some debris - any suggestions on catching most?
-I sucked out all the gas and debris (there was alot-rust colored sand particles along with same colored flakes) from the tank.
-I have added Sea Foam to the tank and put about 5 gallons of gas.
-The filter into the carb would get some large black colored flakes also ( was told this was debris from inside my engine compartment.
Anything else I can do?
Second issue is that my starter was "rebuilt" by the same repair marine shop 3 weeks ago - boat did not start yesterday so I took it off and having a pro starter/alternator shop look at it. They said getting parts for the solenoid may be hard to get - any directions?
Thanks everyone
My boat was hard to start and would not stay running after I put in gear. Marine Repair shop said I had "stuff" in my filter/line and probably the tank. They said I had debris stuck in my needle valve (?) Where is this and how can I fix it when it clogs again to avoid $85 charge?
The glass gas filter will catch some debris - any suggestions on catching most?
-I sucked out all the gas and debris (there was alot-rust colored sand particles along with same colored flakes) from the tank.
-I have added Sea Foam to the tank and put about 5 gallons of gas.
-The filter into the carb would get some large black colored flakes also ( was told this was debris from inside my engine compartment.
Anything else I can do?
Second issue is that my starter was "rebuilt" by the same repair marine shop 3 weeks ago - boat did not start yesterday so I took it off and having a pro starter/alternator shop look at it. They said getting parts for the solenoid may be hard to get - any directions?
Thanks everyone