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Just purchased the boat with motor not running. I have compression and getting fuel but have no spark on any cylinder. Have checked the kill switch, and
Is this engines ecu affected by engine tilt. Engine isn’t reaching full advance when connected to yds and running across the lake. The tilt/trim analog
New to this chat. Here is my problem. Ran the boat all day and on the way home it started idling and then died out. Wasn't getting any fuel and once back
When first crank it, it runs great on all four cylinders then after about 1015 seconds it drops the number three and number four cylinders I don’t really
On start I pull choke, select start with throttle, pull cord. Motor will start with high RPM, will push in choke, RPM will lower slightly, I can only lower
I have a 2014 Suzuki DF 15A it’s been having a problem where it doesn’t idle well and hesitates upon acceleration. The check engine light shows 2 flashes
When the engine is cold, it starts without any problems. However, when I try to start it after driving, it has a lot more difficulty. I have to add more
Motor won't trim down. Unless you manually push the trim angle sensor all the way down... while holding it down, press trim down from the remote button
Hard start,fuel check ok,need to pull trotle to start,idling roughly... when running 5-10minute engine die totally,and wont start,just crank only,i check
My trim won’t trim up. I replaced the relays and then replaced the wiring harness still won’t go up. Works great trimming down.
All cylinders are dry when trying to start. If I spray fuel into spark plug holes, engine will fire and run. I have checked and tested both fuel pumps
Number one cylinder not firing number 2 & 3 firing I have to move the throttle low to high, like pumping the gas pedal on your old car, when it starts
Oil leaking from unknown location after engine idling and/or running. The oil pools in the cavity behind and below the dipstick - see photos. We have
Trying to find a seal kit for the trim/ tilt on an F40 4 stroke in Australia, None od the dealers wants to sell me the parts or tell me the kit number,
Hi experts , I took my 32ft Fury cabin cruiser for a run yesterday and after warming up the engine increased the revs from 1500 rpm to about 2200 rpm (8knts
Engine slowly loses power when in gear and driving after 20 mins of running from cold. Rpm drops from 2100 to constant 1200 rpm and remains at this rpm.
I am trying to find out the location of the oil pressure switch on the engine. I hate idiot lights and want to tee off of the switch and add a pressure
Using a muffler, the motor fires right up and idles well. Placing it in gear and giving it gas, causes it to bog down and die.
some times when first started up it will put exhaust or steam out the pee hole instead of water for about 30 seconds replaced water pump an sealed it replaced
when i first start the engine, and after warming up engine, it does not want to accelerate above 1,000 rpms. After continous urging the boat finally takes
Dumping engine lube oil though water cooling system while engine running. Like bad. It's just running out the prop exhaust
Recently bout this boat was told the tilt trim was rebuilt, looks like a new motor but the tilt cylinder is leaking around the ram. Can anyone provide
just inherited this older engine. Can anyone tell me how to use the two knobs that say rich and lean on them. Also I cannot find a neutral switch. When
I inherited this 4 hp evinrude (1973). I cannot seem to find a neutral switch When I start it is in gear. Also has no reverse switch. Is this normal
Turn key to crank only one click trim motor up a little bit cranks ok , next time same thing but the tirm at shifter wouldn’t work up/down bow/ trim switch
I have a 6 cylinder 200 mercury efi outboard. I have changed all the fuel lines, and replaced the fuel filters. When I first put the boat in and go to
Lower compression on “top” cylinder - 90 compared to 110 on lower two cylinders. Where do I start and what would be the likely cause? Starts fine, runs,
Knocking noise from camshaft area when both valves are on the rock @ BDC . Also after bottom Dead center with inlet valve is opening the exhaust valve
Engine kicks back and rips starter chord from your hand if not pulled Very firmly. Seems like it's firing too early for the speed of a manual start.
I have a pair of what I think are 2022 DF9.9 B (Xlong shaft, remote control, power tilt) motors on a sailboat. Less than 200 hours. Out of the blue, one
Runs good at have throttle start good run all day at half go to full slows down and start to miss changed all full filters and replace all the fuel with
Tachometer doesn't seem to be reading correctly. Would like to know how many poles my altinator has to apply the correct setting on the back of my Tacho
Ran fine and after docking, on the next start attempt the starter stayed engaged when key was released. Subsequently, the motor will not exceed 3200RPM.
how often do you replace the timing belt? also I don't know the motor hours, something around 500 I'd think. I took a look at it and it seems like old,
Right now bestcplace for used parts like air intake silencer, choke set up parts and wiring diagrams to figure out what I have and don't have. Looks like
The last 2 times at the lake after it had ran for awhile and at high speed, the motor would die. After I would restart the motor it would run for about
No problems however I have an opportunity to purchase a boat with two of these I'm drawn to it but I don't know that there's really a distinct advantage
Hello. Having water flow issues. I changed the impeller and thermostat. Old thermostat was corroded pretty bad I cleaned it out put new one in still no
No issue really, just wanted to know where the ECR is located so I can retrieve the engine hours.. Thank you
On going no oil alarm, 3 years now, it is very intermittent. Changed oil sensor, done winterization , inspected all incoming oilline and oil resevoir,
how to remove the drive shaft housing need to check pressure relief valve. thank you
When replacing the thermostat and seal I'm having a problem trying to figure out how to install the seal. What keeps it in place? Thanks Barry
Brand new engine. New gas. At the lake. Temperature was +6 C It took a couple of pulls to get the engine to start. Once it started, it ran with the
Motor starts OK runs fine for about 2 minutes then starts to purge then stops. Restarts ok again and repeats above.
When you first start your fishing trip the motor starts and runs full throttle but then after 5mins the drive lever is still at full throttle but the motor
Engine will not develop full power. Runs fine at slower speeds. Not missing. Carbs rebuilt this spring. Wide open Spark advance confirmed at 28 degrees
Lean condition. I’ve run the gamut of possible fixes to no avail….way too many to list. Looking for a copy of OMC manual troubleshooting tree diagram.
Took it in to get winterized to an authorized Suzuki service dealer and they reported that the drive shaft is frozen and that all of the oil leaked out