Scott85ls1
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Hello, upgraded to a 2010 nissan 3.5hp outboard to replace my old 2hp yammie. Now I purchased this used from a dealer, I was told it had a preseason done and that is was basically just broken in(pretty much new). Went fishing yesterday so I decided to try my new outboard out, So I fill it up w fresh prem gas and turn on gas line and choke. It took about 20 pulls to start and wouldnt stay running, once it warmed up a bit it ran on its own w o the choke but i couldnt idle it down all the way with out stalling. So I let the motor warm up put it ino gear and gave about 1/2-2/3 throttle. Now the motor seemed to be running ok at this point(1st 4 stroke ob) then all of a sudden it started to sputter and died. I could not restart the motor. I waited 10 mins and it fired up but would only stay running w the choke between 1/2 and full but wouldnt rev up at all so I limped it back to the dock where it stalled.
Now I feel like I have made a mistake in purchasing this motor over a yamaha, is this a common thing with these motors? Or perhaps the dealer just wasnt honest w me and it wasnt ready for the water. Either way I would like to get this running good whats the compression from the factory on one of these 3.5 4strokes?
Also my 91 2hp yammie fired up in 1 pull and saved the day, its over 20 yars old and I havnt touched the carb or motor once still has 135-140 psi
Now I feel like I have made a mistake in purchasing this motor over a yamaha, is this a common thing with these motors? Or perhaps the dealer just wasnt honest w me and it wasnt ready for the water. Either way I would like to get this running good whats the compression from the factory on one of these 3.5 4strokes?
Also my 91 2hp yammie fired up in 1 pull and saved the day, its over 20 yars old and I havnt touched the carb or motor once still has 135-140 psi