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  1. 06-10-2018, 08:15 AM #1
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    Default Boat mechanics in the midlands area

    I have taken this boat in to a local Lexington mechanic 3 times in 5 years for the same issue and his fixes never seem to last more than one season. Problem is whenever I throttle up to get on plain and it will run on plain for 15-20 seconds and then starts cutting out and the fuel line bubble will be soft. Once you pump it back up the throttle picks back up. Any recommendations on a good boat mechanic or possible remedies to the situation are appreciated
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    You got a high and or low pressure pump issue.
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    I would start by replacing the fuel line. Sounds like it has a pin hole leak and is sucking air.


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    Or what Jon said.
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    Sandy Run Outboard Repair, Les Cotton, 803-603-0144
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    My Yamaha 150 hpdi was doing the same exact thing ended up being a clogged injector on mine
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    Redo the fuel line or at the very least check all fittings at connections.

    What size / make motor? VRO / fuel pump?

    I was having fuel related trouble on my old 50 hp Johnson and pulled the VRO fuel pump (oil injection had been deactivated for years) and put a $35.00 diaphragm pump. Runs like a top now.
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    Sounds like if you replaced it 3 times in the last 5 years you need to find a better quality replacement or run ethanol free if you aren’t doing so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gone South View Post
    Sounds like if you replaced it 3 times in the last 5 years you need to find a better quality replacement or run ethanol free if you aren’t doing so.
    Always run ethanol free
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    What kind of engine?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DRDUCK View Post
    What kind of engine?
    2000 90 Yamaha 2 stroke
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    rebuild the carbs and make sure the butterflys are in sync to wide open throttle position, then put a new
    diaphragm in fuel pump (simple and cheap) then replace line, bulb and clamps from the tank to the motor
    and fuggetaboutit
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    Run it off of a 6 gallon tank to isolate whether or not you have a tank/supply issue or a motor issue. Report back....
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    Quote Originally Posted by DJA View Post
    2000 90 Yamaha 2 stroke
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    Quote Originally Posted by FishSticker View Post
    Run it off of a 6 gallon tank to isolate whether or not you have a tank/supply issue or a motor issue. Report back....
    I’d start with this
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    Quote Originally Posted by SouthernWake View Post
    I’d start with this
    I’ll try that this week. Good idea.
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    Good Luck. Sounds like a fuel problem to me
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    It sounds like it's the bulb to me
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