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piperca · Jul-16-2006, 04:45 PM

Okay, I did a ton of work on the engines and I'm still having a problem with the port, not as bad, but still there.

I replaced all fuel lines, fuel pump on starboard, fuel/water separators, carb filters, removed all fittings from the tank to the carbs and cleaned everything ... even the pickups.

The problem now is that if I push the boat over 1500rpm, the port engine dies. At 1500, she'll last about 15-20 minutes then die. At harbor speed, 1100rpm, she might last all day.

When out of gear, I can bring the engine up to 2500-3000rpm and leave it there without a problem. As soon as I place it under load at that speed, she dies.

Carb rebuild?

I also have a weak alternator on that engine, would that cause any problems?

Jul-16-2006, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
piperca Registered User Name: Andrew Vessel: 28' Skipjack Flybridge Location: Mission Viejo, CA Job:N/A	Still have port engine problems! Okay, I did a ton of work on the engines and I'm still having a problem with the port, not as bad, but still there. I replaced all fuel lines, fuel pump on starboard, fuel/water separators, carb filters, removed all fittings from the tank to the carbs and cleaned everything ... even the pickups. The problem now is that if I push the boat over 1500rpm, the port engine dies. At 1500, she'll last about 15-20 minutes then die. At harbor speed, 1100rpm, she might last all day. When out of gear, I can bring the engine up to 2500-3000rpm and leave it there without a problem. As soon as I place it under load at that speed, she dies. Carb rebuild? I also have a weak alternator on that engine, would that cause any problems? __________________ Cheers, Andrew