Canadian Gunner
Cadet
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2012
- Messages
- 15
I'm back a few years later with another issue with my 115HP Ficht. Motor was running really well this year after new filter, lower unit oil and new indexed plugs. Out on the water and went to start the motor to return home. It ran for about 30 seconds and stalled like it ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge is erratic. I had a small can and added it to the on board tank. Boat started again but only for a few seconds. Thought that perhaps there was not enough fuel in the tank. I called someone to bring me fuel and added approx 5 gallons and still can't get the motor to run for more than a few seconds. I got a tow home and topped up the fuel tank which was over half full. Still add the same issue and it was getting difficult to get motor to start. I attempted to get fuel pressure reading but my gauge was leaking fuel but did get an indication of about 20+ psi before leak started.
I assumed it was my circulation pump not giving enough pressure or perhaps an issue with my fuel pressure regulator. I place a tube on the top of the pump and did not get a flow of fuel when turning key on although the line did get pressurized. I acquired a working replacement and installed that but results did not change. I had had issues in the past with my lift pump so I installed another lift pump/oil injector and filer/water separator. No change in results, I can still get it to start occasionally but wont run for more than 30-40 seconds at high RPM.
I have the diagnostic software and check for error codes and there are none.
I am running out of options to try and was hoping someone here could point me in the right direction.
Thanks
I assumed it was my circulation pump not giving enough pressure or perhaps an issue with my fuel pressure regulator. I place a tube on the top of the pump and did not get a flow of fuel when turning key on although the line did get pressurized. I acquired a working replacement and installed that but results did not change. I had had issues in the past with my lift pump so I installed another lift pump/oil injector and filer/water separator. No change in results, I can still get it to start occasionally but wont run for more than 30-40 seconds at high RPM.
I have the diagnostic software and check for error codes and there are none.
I am running out of options to try and was hoping someone here could point me in the right direction.
Thanks