Hello all-
I have a 2004 225. Run perfect at idle. Starts perfectly. about 2500 rpm it acts like it is running out of fuel. I have JUST enough power to get on plane and the whole time it surges and cuts out like it's running out of gas. It seems like it would continue to run like this but it's obviously not right. We fished a whole day at idle without a hiccup.
Same issue on the way home.
Racor looks good. On motor fuel/water separator looks good. Low filter looks good (replaced last year). High filter looks good (replaced last year).
I removed the VST which was a new process for me. Removed the intake manifold to get it off. It took an effort but I did get the plastic screen that wraps around the fuel pump out. It's a little dirty but wasn't bad. Everything else on that side of the VST looks good. The fuel pump tested good on a 12v source.
Questions: The square side of the VST has several stripped stainless screws from the previous owner. They won't be easy to remove. How important is getting into that side in this cleaning process?
Are there any other ideas on what could be causing a loss of fuel or the hesitation I am feeling? I basically fells like I am arbitrarily pumping the throttle.
My first lake test I plan to run a new fuel line directly from the Racor to the on motor fuel/water separator. That will bypass a T for the kicker motor and also the bulb for the kicker.
What else am I missing.
Thank you,
Rob
I have a 2004 225. Run perfect at idle. Starts perfectly. about 2500 rpm it acts like it is running out of fuel. I have JUST enough power to get on plane and the whole time it surges and cuts out like it's running out of gas. It seems like it would continue to run like this but it's obviously not right. We fished a whole day at idle without a hiccup.
Same issue on the way home.
Racor looks good. On motor fuel/water separator looks good. Low filter looks good (replaced last year). High filter looks good (replaced last year).
I removed the VST which was a new process for me. Removed the intake manifold to get it off. It took an effort but I did get the plastic screen that wraps around the fuel pump out. It's a little dirty but wasn't bad. Everything else on that side of the VST looks good. The fuel pump tested good on a 12v source.
Questions: The square side of the VST has several stripped stainless screws from the previous owner. They won't be easy to remove. How important is getting into that side in this cleaning process?
Are there any other ideas on what could be causing a loss of fuel or the hesitation I am feeling? I basically fells like I am arbitrarily pumping the throttle.
My first lake test I plan to run a new fuel line directly from the Racor to the on motor fuel/water separator. That will bypass a T for the kicker motor and also the bulb for the kicker.
What else am I missing.
Thank you,
Rob