dhearn0513
Contributing Member
I took the boat out duck hunting this morning and it was running great. On the way back into the boat ramp it was running fine. It stated to sputter and shut off. It would start back up and then shut right off again. After getting home 1st thing I did was a compression test.
#1 = 115
#2 = 117
#3 = 115
I have to believe that the compression is fine.
2nd thing I checked was spark. All three plugs show good blue spark and able to jump a 7/16 gap. After trying to start it for a while I checked the plugs again and looked like oil on the plugs. I am leaning in the direction of the fuel pump going bad. It will fire once in a while and blow out alot of smoke. I am not a outboard mechanic by far but seems to me that mean its getting oil and maybe not getting fuel. Any input would be greatly welcome.
#1 = 115
#2 = 117
#3 = 115
I have to believe that the compression is fine.
2nd thing I checked was spark. All three plugs show good blue spark and able to jump a 7/16 gap. After trying to start it for a while I checked the plugs again and looked like oil on the plugs. I am leaning in the direction of the fuel pump going bad. It will fire once in a while and blow out alot of smoke. I am not a outboard mechanic by far but seems to me that mean its getting oil and maybe not getting fuel. Any input would be greatly welcome.