Hello,
Launched boat for first time this season. Had to crank it a bit, before remembered a had disconnected fuel line (duh).
Started right up. Seemed to idle a bit rough but usually a few revs and than off I go. A bit at higher throttle usually helps it clear its throat.
Started losing power, returned to dock, and it cut a few feet out - nice glide in. At dock I can start but it seems to run at higher revs but does not sound as smooth and quits at idle.
Here s video:
https://youtu.be/3u26kATfi5k
I had some fuel from last year still in tank. Engine was not fogged last year (dang it) but was stored inside. New fuel is 91 no ethanol. I added Seafoam too.
Would welcome any thoughts. My next step I think is pulling and replacing plugs, but it is Sunday and I am in rural area so may have to wait for Monday; although I will check in with local bait shop. Sometimes they have a small parts selection.
Thank you
Launched boat for first time this season. Had to crank it a bit, before remembered a had disconnected fuel line (duh).
Started right up. Seemed to idle a bit rough but usually a few revs and than off I go. A bit at higher throttle usually helps it clear its throat.
Started losing power, returned to dock, and it cut a few feet out - nice glide in. At dock I can start but it seems to run at higher revs but does not sound as smooth and quits at idle.
Here s video:
https://youtu.be/3u26kATfi5k
I had some fuel from last year still in tank. Engine was not fogged last year (dang it) but was stored inside. New fuel is 91 no ethanol. I added Seafoam too.
Would welcome any thoughts. My next step I think is pulling and replacing plugs, but it is Sunday and I am in rural area so may have to wait for Monday; although I will check in with local bait shop. Sometimes they have a small parts selection.
Thank you
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