Boat started and ran fine then died at idle and has not started since.

jrix83

Cadet
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Jun 4, 2011
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We have been doing some work on my boat the past few weeks. NEW COIL, PLUG WIRES, COIL WIRE, POINTS, BATTERY, CONDENSOR, FUEL FILTER, PLUGS. We finally got it started and it has started right up. Today after fixing the fuel tank out line, and changin the oil and oil filter it started up no problem.,... Ran great at 75% throttle and down .... was good until I got to where it should be running at idle and then it died. We have not been able to start it since. Took out all plugs and they were wet. Cranked it over to blow out excess (flooding) gas and re-installed them (after checking spark on each plug and wire// all were getting good spark) Checked fuel line and all filters. By-passed all filters with a stright line from tank to fuel pump. Checked fuel pump by undoing gas inlet from carb and it gets great gas flow... only thing is, is like I said it just won't fire off and start. Battery was hooked to cranking 12 v charger to ensure it wasn't it either. What couold be the issue(s)? We are lost please help. Thank you in advance.
 

reddogg

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Jun 3, 2011
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Re: Boat started and ran fine then died at idle and has not started since.

hmm, with all the changes to your ignition system it could be allot of things. go back thru what you've already done and make sure all was done and adjusted right (points gap, plug gap,etc..). With wet plugs it could be an ignition/timing issue or might be time to rebuild the carbs.

red
 
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