3.0 hesitation and backfiring

jarata

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
Feb 2, 2006
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When I start the boat cold it backfires every now and then and doesnt seem to get the gas like it should.Once is warmed up its ok but there is still a little hesitation.I changed the plugs and used a carb cleaner.Is there anything else you can think of,is there fuel filters i shold look for.I know its not the fastest engine but i can feel it isnt getting the gas correctly and then it goes ok.
 

seadevilfishing

Recruit
Joined
Jul 24, 2007
Messages
3
Re: 3.0 hesitation and backfiring

jarata - I had this similiar issue with my OMC 3.0L. The accelerator pump in the carb was going bad and after having the carb rebuilt, the problem when away.
Another idea would be if you still were on the old points/condensor in the distributor you may need a tune-up.
 
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