tboltmike
Regular Contributor
My 115 has been in the family since new and I have had it since '88.
A few weeks ago it lost power on #2. Good spark and the compression varied 12 psi high to low. Next most most simple thing to do was open the carbs. But before that, I opened the plugs at the high speed orifices and blew low pressure air thru. Fired it up again and #2 still dead.
When I opened the carbs, the bowls were near pristine. No debris or varnish, valve seats looked good, the floats were still properly set, no visual clues of jet clogs and air passed thru all passages, even the gaskets broke free with no damage. There was no gunk observed blowing out.
I have two fuel filters, a simple in-line followed by a spin on with separator bowl. Early on, I used the 4+2. About 5 years ago did Sea Foam shock treatment and as an additive. The last year or so, been using the PRG. After each use, while running on the hose, I disconnect the fuel hose. When it starts to start to increase idle speed, I chock it to death. That is what is nice about having a chock and mixed fuel in that a rich fuel mix leaves a good coating of oil in the system.
Shot some carb cleaner thru the passages followed by air. I didn't do a kit and reused everything. It was Sunday and the OMC dealer didn't open 'til Tues. I was anxious to get it together and see if this changed anything.
Got 'er set up, raised the fast idle lever 1/4 up, engaged the choke, turned the key. Fired in about 5 revs and nearly jumped off the boat, figurativily speaking. All cylinders were hitting.
Apparently something was wrong with the fuel to #2, but I couldn't see any positive reason. All I know is that running and apparently very well. Debating to go back in the carbs and install the kits. Maybe next year.
A few weeks ago it lost power on #2. Good spark and the compression varied 12 psi high to low. Next most most simple thing to do was open the carbs. But before that, I opened the plugs at the high speed orifices and blew low pressure air thru. Fired it up again and #2 still dead.
When I opened the carbs, the bowls were near pristine. No debris or varnish, valve seats looked good, the floats were still properly set, no visual clues of jet clogs and air passed thru all passages, even the gaskets broke free with no damage. There was no gunk observed blowing out.
I have two fuel filters, a simple in-line followed by a spin on with separator bowl. Early on, I used the 4+2. About 5 years ago did Sea Foam shock treatment and as an additive. The last year or so, been using the PRG. After each use, while running on the hose, I disconnect the fuel hose. When it starts to start to increase idle speed, I chock it to death. That is what is nice about having a chock and mixed fuel in that a rich fuel mix leaves a good coating of oil in the system.
Shot some carb cleaner thru the passages followed by air. I didn't do a kit and reused everything. It was Sunday and the OMC dealer didn't open 'til Tues. I was anxious to get it together and see if this changed anything.
Got 'er set up, raised the fast idle lever 1/4 up, engaged the choke, turned the key. Fired in about 5 revs and nearly jumped off the boat, figurativily speaking. All cylinders were hitting.
Apparently something was wrong with the fuel to #2, but I couldn't see any positive reason. All I know is that running and apparently very well. Debating to go back in the carbs and install the kits. Maybe next year.
