freetime99
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I have a 3 cyl. 60 hp, low hours, well maintained. After getting up to operating temp., if I turn it off, it wont re-start for approx. 15 minutes- it's obviously after "cooling down". This engine does this consistantly. It has no other issues, everything else about this engine is " normal". It runs smoothly when idling or running flat-out. It just refuses to re-start until I let it cool-down for approx. 15 minutes. I've had the carbs rebuilt, VRO rebuilt, fuel filter replaced- none of those things have made any difference. Any OMC /Bombardier mechanic care to taclke this one ?
I failed to mention, the engine temp. is OK, definitely not overheating. I bought this engine New in 2001, it now has 33 hours on it ,and has been doing this ever since I bought it. The engine came with no warranty due to OMC's demise.Some particular part or system is waiting for a 15 minute ( approx.) cool-down every time. Are you thinking that the QuickStart system could be somehow impeding a re-start for the engine after it reaches normal operating temp ? Please elaborate .
After engine reaches operating temp ( i.e.: 10 to 15 minute run up the river), it wont re-start until it cools off for at least 15 minutes. The engine starts OK when cold, it runs well if you keep it running all day( fast or idle), but it refuses to re-start after reaching normal operating temp. You have to let it cool-off for 15 minutes first. Carbs are clean, filter new, VRO has been rebuilt( just in case), engine is almost like new, only 33 hours. It's been doing this since I purchased New in 2001 ( no OMC warranty).
I failed to mention, the engine temp. is OK, definitely not overheating. I bought this engine New in 2001, it now has 33 hours on it ,and has been doing this ever since I bought it. The engine came with no warranty due to OMC's demise.Some particular part or system is waiting for a 15 minute ( approx.) cool-down every time. Are you thinking that the QuickStart system could be somehow impeding a re-start for the engine after it reaches normal operating temp ? Please elaborate .
After engine reaches operating temp ( i.e.: 10 to 15 minute run up the river), it wont re-start until it cools off for at least 15 minutes. The engine starts OK when cold, it runs well if you keep it running all day( fast or idle), but it refuses to re-start after reaching normal operating temp. You have to let it cool-off for 15 minutes first. Carbs are clean, filter new, VRO has been rebuilt( just in case), engine is almost like new, only 33 hours. It's been doing this since I purchased New in 2001 ( no OMC warranty).
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