smokey

[muzzy]

i have a 270 hp crusader and the darn thing smokes like hell. I just had the carbs rebuilt and changed the fuel filters and electric fuel pump. It smokes alot when i start it then seeems to get better but still more than i think it should .It is in a twin engine boat and the other seems fine. The fumes have a stong fuel smell and the smoke is black Any help would be great thanks

 

[flashback]

Re: smokey

black smoke is better than white, I would suspect the carb, if the other engine is running good, I would swap the carb and see it the problem follows........

 

[Bondo]

Re: smokey

Are Both motors running that way ??????<br />Did you get a load of Diesel, mixed into your Gas ?????<br />Difinetly a Fuel Issue..........<br />Is there an Air Restriction in the engine room ???????

 

[muzzy]

Re: smokey

bondo only one engine runs that way but they have seperate fuel tanks.I dont think there is any diesel in the tanks but then again i dont know i just bought the boat.i am going to switch the carbs and see what happens ..... thanks for the help

 

[Catchem]

Re: smokey

Muzzy,did you check the automatic choke?Sounds to me like it may not be opening up all the way.

 

[Skipster1]

Re: smokey

You need to be a tad more specific.<br />Where does the black smoke come from?

 

[Bondo]

Re: smokey

You need to be a tad more specific.<br />Where does the black smoke come from?

Hopefully not the Galley................. <br /><br />Swapping the Carbs is a Great place to start your diagnois.....<br />I'm guessing the Carb on the offending motor is in Serious need of a Rebuild, or Replacement............

 

[muzzy]

Re: smokey

the smoke is coming from the exhaust and the carb was rebuilt i think im am going to try a pressure regulator and see what happens ?

 

[Bondo]

Re: smokey

By adding a pressure regulator, you're attacking the Symptoms, Instead of the Problem.........<br />The Fuel Pump Should deliver 5/7psi to the Carb.....<br />After that it's up to the Carb to do It's Job.......<br />A Carb Rebuild doesn't always Fix a Carb.....<br />Sometimes it Needs to be Replaced.........<br /><br />With this New Info, I'm Guessing the Floats were set Too Low........