Recent content by dq55

  1. D

    Can't get rpm over 4500 on my '98 175 Ficht.

    During our only boat outing this summer my '98 175 Ficht began sounding as if it were missing.<br /><br />The sound from the engine became more muffled rather than a healthy popping sound. The rpm went from 5600 max to 4500 max.<br /><br />Also, an occasional knocking sound came from the...
  2. D

    Upgrades for "98 Ficht 175

    Does anyone know where I can find the upgrade kits that were available at one time for Ficht owners? I have just recently discovered the '98s required some upgrades to eliminate original issue problems.<br /><br />The dealer who sold me the '98 Ficht went out of business. I don't believe the...
  3. D

    '98 Ficht 175 problems

    My '98 Ficht 175 was running fine for about two hours. Then the normal popping sound from the engine turned to a more muffled, weaker sound and performance dropped. Also, an intermittant hard knocking sound came from the engine. <br /><br />I couldn't get rpm's past 4700 even with elevated...
  4. D

    Ficht Fuel Injectors

    Has anyone had their Ficht fuel injectors, or fuel injectors in general, rebuilt and retested by any of the places that advertise such low prices on the web? <br /><br />I had two fuel injectors rebuilt last year through our boat repair service. They sent the injectors out to be rebuilt and...
See more
Top