Good lesson....

[BQUICK]

Had a 1989 150 ProV that most of the time seemed to be running on 5 cylinders. Sprayed Seafoam in carbs and when I sprayed in one of the bores it would slow down more than the others so I went thru that carb. I figured float level was off on that bore of the carb. Was a bit high. Didn't solve issue. I decided to change coil on that cylinder and what do you know....the coil power wire was not pushed into the bullet connector....all it was doing was touching it. Plugged it in and runs perfect. Picked up 5 mph in top speed and smooth at all speeds.
So lesson is check simple stuff....like your butt/bullet connectors.....

[DennisG01]

And... gotta luv free fixes! We don't get those NEARLY enough

[boscoe99]

Amazing how many times connectors are the problem children of what seems to be a big problem.

As preventative maintenance some will simply disconnect and reconnect connectors on a yearly basis. While they are apart, see what is to be seen. Maybe spritz some corrosion compound for good measure.

Ounce of prevention being worth the pound of cure.

[amahaork]

best prevention for carbs I found to loose bowl bottom drain screw for winter lay out and let gas drains down and evaporate. that leaves carbs dry for winter. trick is to put a note do not forget tighten up them in a spring

[BQUICK]

I've "fixed" a number of carbs simply by opening drains and squeezing primer bulb to flush bowls out. Picked up a 92 ProV 200 that had sat for 6 yrs with NO winterization. Did the flush and fired right up and ran great and probably saved me from pulling the carbs.

[99yam40]

best prevention for carbs I found to loose bowl bottom drain screw for winter lay out and let gas drains down and evaporate. that leaves carbs dry for winter. trick is to put a note do not forget tighten up them in a spring

I see no reason to leave the bowl loose after draining it, tighten it back up and no reason to worry about remembering to tighten it back up months later

[BQUICK]

I like to remove the drain plugs rather than loosening to get a good flush with the primer bulb.