Markus' motor woes

[Markus]

Thanks Firefox! My mechanic, just told methe very same thing! He is leaning towards ignition problems in on of the cilinders.

[M.T. Livewell]

ouch, sounds expensive.

Let us know how it turns out.

M.T. Livewell

[BassAngler68]

Markus,

Sounds like fuel to me. Does it do it all the time? Can you back off then get it to rev again for a short time again? I would pull the carbs and clean them before purchasing expensive electronic components. Debris in the bowls can cause that. After a period of open throttle it will get sucked up and paritially block your mains. Thats not good... Outboards run lean enough in this cooler weather.

[Markus]

Markus,

Sounds like fuel to me. Does it do it all the time? Can you back off then get it to rev again for a short time again?

It isn't consistant. If you back off the throttle, it'll return to normal rpm's. Is getting the carbs cleaned a big job?

[BassAngler68]

Markus,

Sounds like fuel to me. Does it do it all the time? Can you back off then get it to rev again for a short time again?

It isn't consistant. If you back off the throttle, it'll return to normal rpm's. Is getting the carbs cleaned a big job?

Its a little time consuming but not hard. Are you handy with the tools?

[Markus]

I'm handy with tools, but I just don't have a clue about mechanics.

[M.T. Livewell]

If the motor is the hands of your mechanic currently, I'd ask him how much to have it done.

The reason being, there are many little parts. I have a tendancy to loose and/or break little parts.

M.T. Livewell

[Gordo]

Is getting the carbs cleaned a big job?

Not really, but make sure you don't move the needles around too much, and also make sure you don't toast the seals.

PM your # and I will walk you through what my mechanic tols me.

Gordo