Hesitation at WOT???

2ifbyc

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1990 Mercruiser 454 Mag 7.4L V8. The engine runs smooth and quiet all the way up to WOT. Once I open it up she hesitates. Rpms up and down and causes the boat to jerk until I back off a little bit, then shes fine again. I just changed the Fuel filter and the filter in the carb. I also did an oil and filter change. Any ideas? Where do i begin? Do i have to rebuild the carb? Could it be the anti-siphon valve on the tank? Water in the fuel? These are the possibilities I have come up with via this site and the internet. Where do i begin guys??? Thanks Mike
 

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Re: Hesitation at WOT???

Do i have to rebuild the carb? Could it be the anti-siphon valve on the tank? Water in the fuel?

Ayuh,... She ain't gettin' gas, probably for 1 of those reasons...
 

2ifbyc

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Re: Hesitation at WOT???

How do I check them? How would I know if the anti-siphon was a problem? How do I find out if theres water in the fuel and then how would I remove it? How do I know If i need to rebuild the carb?
 

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Re: Hesitation at WOT???

Ayuh,... Take things Apart,+ Look...
 
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