loosing power with a seahorse 9.9

[BOATIN'BOBBY]

Hello all,
I have what I believe to be a "85" model seahorse, It idles really well and runs good at lower power. My problem is when you get it above roughly half power . It just shuts down.However if I pull the choke out it will continue to run. I have had the motor for a coulpe of years and last year it preformed great. I have already checked the tank to motor fuel lines for air leaks with no luck and the ball stays tight. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: loosing power with a seahorse 9.9

Sounds like the high speed jet in the carb is clogged up.

 

[david_r]

Re: loosing power with a seahorse 9.9

yup...im with tx time for a good cleaning or rebuild on the carbs.

if you let it sit you need to use fuel stabilizer this wiil reduce your chances of having to do this every year.

 

[BOATIN'BOBBY]

Re: loosing power with a seahorse 9.9

thank-you for your responces, you were both right i tore down the carb tonight and sure enough it was filthy. I cleaned it out and rebuilt it. While I have not got it on the lake yeat it sounds good in a trash can. Thanks again