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Renzo
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Initially Posted - 03/31/2010 :  17:34:13  Show Profile
Here's one I haven't seen on this site. If you are having trouble starting your outboard engine or if it runs rough, check or replace the fuel line fitting on the gas line at the motor. The spring in the quick disconect fitting can get weak with age and it needs to push against a pin on the engine fitting that opens a valve to allow gas to flow into the carb. a new fitting costs $5 to $7 and takes 30 seconds to install. I finally figgured this one out after changing the plugs and puilling on the starter cord until my right arm was twice the size as my left
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Response Posted - 03/31/2010 :  20:05:50  Show Profile
Last year I was halfway to the Race in LI Sound when my engine stalled at low RPMs, but it was ok at higher RPMs. A little while later, it cut out completely. I noticed the fuel connector was loose, but when I pressed hard on it, it worked a lot better and the engine ran ok. I noticed a distinct hiss of air being sucked in to the gas line.

There was not much wind, so I could not rely on the sails. I really needed the engine fixed, or else I might have been 1/2 way to Block Island!

I did not have the replacement part with me on the boat, but I was able to bypass the connector and connected the hose directly into the inline gas filter, and the engine ran fine like that. Wow, was I relieved and I was able to power through the chop towards Fishers Island Sound and on my way.

I replaced it after my trip for maybe $20. Definitely something to check before you launch.
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 03/31/2010 :  20:09:48  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Thanks for info regarding the spring deficiency !

Here's another type of deficiency that is very hard to spot. I have had fuel line connectors that developed barely visible hairline cracks adjacent to the tiny o-ring in the face of the connector that attaches to the outboard. Allowed air to enter fuel line. changing the connector resolved the problem.

If you sail frequently, these type of outboard related deficiencies can occur in just a couple of years or so of service.
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