MountainMan57
Cadet
- Joined
- May 16, 2015
- Messages
- 18
I had asked about some issues earlier and a lot of comments about cleaning carbs, so pulling them I found it appeared previous owner had probably done the same as there was very minimal if any dirt/grit really, very fine in the bowl or elsewhere. All jets appeared clean and got aspirated with carb cleaner and air. When I got to #6 (#3 on engine 2) it was missing the spring and washer that go in the vertical "jet". I suppose that could be an issue, and that jet when I took it out, I didn't notice the orientation of the holes - does that matter on reinstall? I'm a greenhorn so please just tell me.
I did notice the recirculation (I'm calling it that) line at the bottom of the air handling cover wasn't even connected on one engine and barely slipped on the other, very weak. How big an issue is that? Looking inside the engine after the carbs came off - clean as any operating room - pristine would be appropriate.
Reason for tear down on #2 is requiring choke to stay running even on high idle until warm at least. Even when running, it needs some help, I was thinking fuel pump but everyone pointed to carb so I'm trying this. I did replace fuel lines.
Engine 1 backfired and in doing so split the low pressure exhaust hose wide open on start-up when I went to test my new fuel lines with #2 the other day. It "was" my good engine and now is very relluctant to even start. I ran great a week ago, ran for 45 min 3500 rpm, wouldn't start after we stayed anchored for a cold drink and sandwiches. So had to choke my way to the dock with #2. #1 did start after the backfire, ran for a while then died. I didn't see the split in the hose until later. Tons of water and smoke come in from there when running so I shut it off. I guess that means it was pumping water well enough?
I've only had this boat about a month but every trip is another mechanic adventure. Any help, as always, much appreciated.
I did notice the recirculation (I'm calling it that) line at the bottom of the air handling cover wasn't even connected on one engine and barely slipped on the other, very weak. How big an issue is that? Looking inside the engine after the carbs came off - clean as any operating room - pristine would be appropriate.
Reason for tear down on #2 is requiring choke to stay running even on high idle until warm at least. Even when running, it needs some help, I was thinking fuel pump but everyone pointed to carb so I'm trying this. I did replace fuel lines.
Engine 1 backfired and in doing so split the low pressure exhaust hose wide open on start-up when I went to test my new fuel lines with #2 the other day. It "was" my good engine and now is very relluctant to even start. I ran great a week ago, ran for 45 min 3500 rpm, wouldn't start after we stayed anchored for a cold drink and sandwiches. So had to choke my way to the dock with #2. #1 did start after the backfire, ran for a while then died. I didn't see the split in the hose until later. Tons of water and smoke come in from there when running so I shut it off. I guess that means it was pumping water well enough?
I've only had this boat about a month but every trip is another mechanic adventure. Any help, as always, much appreciated.
