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Forum: Engines & props

03 July 2018, 11:37

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Posted By beamishken

The op has taken the logical approach and checked...

The op has taken the logical approach and checked the fuel system first on an engine that had been laid up and refitted to a different boat. I say logical because its usually free if your doing it...

Forum: Engines & props

30 June 2018, 15:28

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

Did you check the inlet before the float valve...

Did you check the inlet before the float valve where Davie mentioned debris buildup can occur?
It does seem like its running on the fuel in the carbs untill they empty from not being delivered...

Forum: Engines & props

29 June 2018, 18:13

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

How the f¥€£ would it run without reeds? like...

How the f¥€£ would it run without reeds? like 99% of outboards it crossfeeds the crankcase,
without reeds it wouldnt run!

A marine engineer who needs to ask if a 2 stroke outboard has reeds ...

Forum: Engines & props

29 June 2018, 11:11

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

Id have hoped to find lots of debris in the carbs...

Id have hoped to find lots of debris in the carbs too so maybe not the fault your looking for
I wouldnt waste money on new jets floats etc if the jets are clear then they should be fine
NEVER...

Forum: Engines & props

26 June 2018, 19:01

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

You can buy an ultrasonic bath realy cheap now...

You can buy an ultrasonic bath realy cheap now and there handy for all sorts of cleaning jobs
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122675636535

Forum: Engines & props

26 June 2018, 07:11

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

Carbs are a logical first port of call, nowadays...

Carbs are a logical first port of call, nowadays modern fuel seems to leave more residue when it evaporates off after storage.
Cleaning them is often a free fix if you do the labour yourself so its...

Forum: Engines & props

25 June 2018, 23:21

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

Are you sure he didnt say fuel "bowl"? Thats the...

Are you sure he didnt say fuel "bowl"? Thats the fuel reservoir at the bottom of the carb where the remains of the evaporated fuel congeale

Forum: Engines & props

25 June 2018, 08:15

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

I wouldnt bother with a new fuel pump at this...

I wouldnt bother with a new fuel pump at this stage squeezing the primer bulb should eliminate an underdelivering pump or you could bypass the pump and have a crewmember constantly priming to...

Forum: Engines & props

24 June 2018, 21:35

Replies: 51

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Posted By beamishken

An engine that's been sat around for a while is a...

An engine that's been sat around for a while is a prime candidate for fuel problems due to stale fuel lying in the carb bowls id start with a thorough strip and clean of the carbs & fuel filter...

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