I purchased the boat / motor used, and was told by seller that the motor stalled when running in forward at idle speed. The motor starts fine, warms up and idles down fine, runs fine at all speeds - until running at idle. It will run for a few minutes at idle then just shut off. The motor starts right back up again and runs fine at any speed, until idling again, then it'll start right back up, and take off... when it shuts off it does not stutter or shake as if it's running out of fuel or dying a slow painful death. It just stops as if I shut it off intentionally.
I have removed the carb and cleaned, but it looked fine. I checked the bystarter for continuity and it was ok. I was not able to measure it's movement however. I have had the boat a year now, so I know it's not the fuel, especially since it did it to the previous owner. It's not a major issue, but sure is a pain... Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks much - kyounger
I have removed the carb and cleaned, but it looked fine. I checked the bystarter for continuity and it was ok. I was not able to measure it's movement however. I have had the boat a year now, so I know it's not the fuel, especially since it did it to the previous owner. It's not a major issue, but sure is a pain... Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks much - kyounger