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Short history. Motor has 125hrs. I've put ~90 of those on it. I've turned wrenches for going on 30+ years now. Not a rookie, but not real familiar with Outboards.
Did the 100hr service. (I got a base line @ 50hrs and started changing fuel filters every 25hrs.) Ran like it always has. (everytime I fuel the boat, I treat the fuel). This last trip about 6 weeks ago, I noticed it falling on its face on the top end and WOT. No big deal - maybe water got past the filter, I'll clean her up good and service it again, even though I had just did it.
Up until this point I've never paid attention to the fuel level in the filter located at the front of the motor (small cartridge filter with the plastic water level ring on it). However, after changing it this time and heat cycling the engine, I discover that the canister does not stay full. In fact, when @ idle, it will drop down to the lower part of the pleats on the cartridge.
My gut tells me fuel pressure should keep that canister full - as it will need proper volume and pressure to feed WOT or top end demands.
Is that a fair statement? Am I on the right track diagnosing my issue with starving for fuel @ WOT? (I did replace the primer bulb and fuel line with it thinking that over time the wall of the line is failing, although I didn't see evidence of that in the cartridge).
Sorry for the long wind here - I'm going to put it in the water in the morning and see where I'm at. Next step if it continues is to purchase a fuel test gauge. Not sure the kit I have for the Automotive industry will fit it.
Short history. Motor has 125hrs. I've put ~90 of those on it. I've turned wrenches for going on 30+ years now. Not a rookie, but not real familiar with Outboards.
Did the 100hr service. (I got a base line @ 50hrs and started changing fuel filters every 25hrs.) Ran like it always has. (everytime I fuel the boat, I treat the fuel). This last trip about 6 weeks ago, I noticed it falling on its face on the top end and WOT. No big deal - maybe water got past the filter, I'll clean her up good and service it again, even though I had just did it.
Up until this point I've never paid attention to the fuel level in the filter located at the front of the motor (small cartridge filter with the plastic water level ring on it). However, after changing it this time and heat cycling the engine, I discover that the canister does not stay full. In fact, when @ idle, it will drop down to the lower part of the pleats on the cartridge.
My gut tells me fuel pressure should keep that canister full - as it will need proper volume and pressure to feed WOT or top end demands.
Is that a fair statement? Am I on the right track diagnosing my issue with starving for fuel @ WOT? (I did replace the primer bulb and fuel line with it thinking that over time the wall of the line is failing, although I didn't see evidence of that in the cartridge).
Sorry for the long wind here - I'm going to put it in the water in the morning and see where I'm at. Next step if it continues is to purchase a fuel test gauge. Not sure the kit I have for the Automotive industry will fit it.
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