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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 07:07:27
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...I need more practice with this boating business, and I need more confidence.
I've put the reasons why on my blog www.aboatformypotplants.blogspot.com
Neil |
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 19:08:35
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Neil
Its all part of boating !!
However - As you are very new to it !! & seem to have problems with the outboard cutting out - A quick question....
Have you unscrewed the vent on the outboard tank ???????
This may be your problem !
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding) |
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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 20:26:06
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Thanks Adi
Yes, I did do that before we set off, and there was plenty of fuel in the tank. It seemed to cut out when I went from forward to reverse at low revs. Maybe I hadn't revved up the engine enough before setting off. Being inexperienced I just don't know. Nearly wanted to give up yesterday, but I will keep trying. Thanks for your suggestion - it does help with the confidence.
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 20:46:19
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Sounds like it's just ticking over a few rpm too slowly. Wasn't this the lump you were more or less given? Why not ask them then?
But I'd say turn up tickover a bit.
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 21:54:12
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Also may be Mixture related - When we fitted the Honda , it was fine until hot , then would be lumpy on tickover cutting out - Checked mixture / air screw - Too rich !
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding) |
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Knighty
United Kingdom
654 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 13:31:52
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| My brand new Mariner last year had same the same issue, a tweak from the mechanic at the marina where i bought from and now running sweet. |
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tigtog
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 21:58:51
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may not be your problem, i filled my plastic petrol tank nearly to the top, the engine was fine when revving, but lumpy and stalling at idle , once the tank was a bit lower on fuel engine ran ok.
does sound like your idle needs picking up a bit |
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