Stator?

[sparkej]

I have an 1986 90 hp 2 cycle outbord that has trouble starting and ideling, especially when it is cold. Very rarely whill it start first try, also it will not idle at all when it is cold. I have to put in gear as soon as I start it to let it warm up so it wont die. It runs excellent after it has warmed up. A mechanic told me that the stator would need to be replaced soon and I was wondering if replacing the stator would help my problem. Also, would I be able to change the stator myself or would that be something that I would have to let a mechanic do.

 

[knights]

Re: Stator?

I had the identical problem, tirned out to be filthy carbs, I have 2 2bbls, plus bad plugs, replaced them, Cleaned it out, but still I need ether to start and hold choke until it chugs, then away we go. if it's running then it's not the stator, check it with a tester, you should get about 150 or so volts.

 

[sledpusher]

Re: Stator?

I would totally recommend you get some carb kits and rebuild them. If your fuel to air ratio is off then you'll have mega problems at idle. If you have to close the choke and then quickly take off, so it will run and warm up,tells me it is either in the carbs or it's possibly in the fuel pump.If you get any type of surging while running half throttle then that is a true sign of the fuel pump going bad. Hope this might help.

 

[sledpusher]

Re: Stator?

Add to my last post: As far as you being able to change the Stator? They're not hard to change if you have the right tools for pulling the flywheel. Do Not listen to those who say you can put a prybar under the flywheel and hit the top of the shaft with a hammer. This may work on small horsepower outboards but not on yours. If you plan on doing allot of your own repairs then invest in a flywheel puller. You never said the name brand of your 90 horse but they make them for all brands. About $80.00 but a must if you plan on working under a flywheel and doing your own repairs. Plus buy a manual if you don't have one. It will give you step by step procedures on everything from simple tune-ups to lower unit water pump replacements and much more. Never do a shotgun approach in Marine Repair. Good Luck!