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Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2013, 18:45
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
The fact that they had the engine running without...

The fact that they had the engine running without problem appears to suggest that the problem is not one of fuel or diaphragm . I would buy another engine, but I have to do something with this one,...
Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2013, 16:11
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Thank you Max. One thing that may be irrelivent....

Thank you Max. One thing that may be irrelivent. When I disconnect the fuel and start it, it seems to run better and then I guess as it burns the fuel left in the carb and fuel bowl, engine races. I...
Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2013, 15:29
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Two hour round trip today to pick up the mariner....

Two hour round trip today to pick up the mariner. Dealer busy so I didn't get to discuss much or see the engineer. No ultrasonic clean but carb apparently stripped and put in part bath, I think...
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2013, 16:56
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
When I was in the dealers showroom explains my...

When I was in the dealers showroom explains my predicament yesterday, I mentioned the 100:1 ratio as emphasised by the dealer mechanic on purchase and also as emblazoned on a sticker on the cowling....
Forum: Engines & props 27 July 2013, 14:25
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Is 2006 an old engine? With an apparent 50hrs of...

Is 2006 an old engine? With an apparent 50hrs of having been run. I just took out the shed my old abused mariner 4, early 90s, last run in garden two years ago, lived on a sail boat, never flushed,...
Forum: Engines & props 27 July 2013, 12:03
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Dropped it back to dealer they said will do an...

Dropped it back to dealer they said will do an ultrasonic clean. Maybe it did not have such a good clean up in the first place, possibly just carb spray.i will see what next weekend brings and give...
Forum: Engines & props 27 July 2013, 08:58
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Thanks for the response guys. The tank is plastic...

Thanks for the response guys. The tank is plastic 25L tank, and I stored it in a shed. I put 20L new shell petrol in last week. At the dealer last week it was run off my tank. When I purchased it the...
Forum: Engines & props 27 July 2013, 00:47
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Last week the mechanic sprayed carb cleaner, I...

Last week the mechanic sprayed carb cleaner, I think it was Qucksilver Power train, onto carb & gave it a 15min run on the tank. Does this mean that carb is intermittently causing problems? As it...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2013, 16:12
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
It's been a week since I last started the mariner...

It's been a week since I last started the mariner and its stood on its trolley. Conscious of its recent starting problem and the reason being given, I put it in my water bin and connected the fuel,...
Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2013, 14:32
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
It seems to me that if there are problems they...

It seems to me that if there are problems they are often put down to gummed up carbs, jets varnishing etc, but some don't seem to have those same problems without taking any preventative measures....
Forum: Engines & props 18 July 2013, 21:28
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Or power guard type sprays to carbs?

Or power guard type sprays to carbs?
Forum: Engines & props 18 July 2013, 21:26
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
I was wondering if people add stabilisers to fuel

I was wondering if people add stabilisers to fuel
Forum: Engines & props 18 July 2013, 10:50
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
As I was off work today, decided to do the 60mile...

As I was off work today, decided to do the 60mile round trip to the dealer. Of course Sod's law, straight in the tank and started and ran. Slight adjustment to the tick over screw possibly for my...
Forum: Engines & props 17 July 2013, 21:35
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
I did have the fuel tank on the ground. On...

I did have the fuel tank on the ground. On stopping it four months ago I did run it dry until it died without fuel line. Thanks for the suggestions I will give them ago tomorrow .
Forum: Engines & props 17 July 2013, 20:44
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
New petrol today, made sure tank was clean..I was...

New petrol today, made sure tank was clean..I was told four months ago all fuel pump carb cleaned, has not moved for past four months.
Forum: Engines & props 17 July 2013, 18:35
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Thanks samt Can't see it on initial...

Thanks samt

Can't see it on initial inspection, will need to see of I can find some more pics or diagram.
Forum: Engines & props 17 July 2013, 15:51
Replies: 45
Views: 20,083
Posted By Sunstreaker
Mariner 15hp 2 stroke

Hello, first request for assistance.

I purchased a mariner 15 four months ago second hand from a dealer. 2006 one previous owner who had apparently used or for around 50 hrs. It had to have carb...
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