I have a new to me 2002 Yamaha 115 (295 hours) 4 stroke I just had the VST replaced and all kinds o junk was in the reservoir and the filter was pretty plugged. The engine runs strong but just not seem to be moving the 19’ deck boat fast - and on a calm lake. I replaced the fuel line and bulb, no water in the separator. New gas filter.
Here is maybe the problem? The gas in it was stabilized end of 2017, it was not used in 2018 and stabilized again. When I started it up - it started on second turn. That was before the new fuel line/bulb and VST. Aren’t there injectors that can get plugged due to ethanol and bad gas?
Im not sure if the plugs were ever replaced. Engine seems to run strong and not skip. The guy at the marina that replaced the VST took it out on a river and he said it seemed underpowered- but that was it.
Thanks!
Here is maybe the problem? The gas in it was stabilized end of 2017, it was not used in 2018 and stabilized again. When I started it up - it started on second turn. That was before the new fuel line/bulb and VST. Aren’t there injectors that can get plugged due to ethanol and bad gas?
Im not sure if the plugs were ever replaced. Engine seems to run strong and not skip. The guy at the marina that replaced the VST took it out on a river and he said it seemed underpowered- but that was it.
Thanks!
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