boaterbill
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Hi all:
I have a 1996 25 HP Yamaha outboard tiller motor. It sat on my boat for a year. It ran perfect the last time I used the motor. I did not drain the fuel (DUMB) but removed the carb and no surprise, it was gunked up. I thoroughly cleaned and then rebuilt it. Motor fired over, would not idle, but would run at mid to top end. I read an article here and one of you had an issue like this but also replaced the fuel pump. I did that as well. I also cleaned the fuel lines and filter.
Now, motor fires up, will not idle and sounds like marbles in a tin can. I did not touch any of the linkage tied to timing except for the throttle rod which pops off easily.
Any suggestions? Thanks to all, I appreciate this site and those of you who offer your experiences so guys like me don't make big mistakes.
Keep boating!
I have a 1996 25 HP Yamaha outboard tiller motor. It sat on my boat for a year. It ran perfect the last time I used the motor. I did not drain the fuel (DUMB) but removed the carb and no surprise, it was gunked up. I thoroughly cleaned and then rebuilt it. Motor fired over, would not idle, but would run at mid to top end. I read an article here and one of you had an issue like this but also replaced the fuel pump. I did that as well. I also cleaned the fuel lines and filter.
Now, motor fires up, will not idle and sounds like marbles in a tin can. I did not touch any of the linkage tied to timing except for the throttle rod which pops off easily.
Any suggestions? Thanks to all, I appreciate this site and those of you who offer your experiences so guys like me don't make big mistakes.
Keep boating!