May I ask why you wouldn’t for my curiosity? I plan to stop putting mine forward now that I realize I shouldn’t. Bought the boat in June, used with no manuals so I really do appreciate everyone’s opinions. I’ve learned a lot over the summer going over this boat lol
I remember dad always put his outboard in drive after he shut it off, but a 9.9 is not like a 3.0. I’m going to stop doing it and see if it changes anything. Thanks for you advice!
I will not be leaving it in drive any longer. Rookie mistake. I never really thought of the mechanics behind what I was doing, just that I was stopping the prop from free spinning in the water.
Thanks for your advice. I have been chasing this issue all summer long. Bought the boat in June. Have done a compression test, 150psi in all 4 cylinders, new fuel water separator filter, new cap and rotor, plugs and wires, new fuel pump, and have checked all filters now except the anti siphon...
Someone had mentioned to me it was a bad idea to let the prop free spin in the water for extended periods while away from the boat. This is why I’m now asking on here. In case I have been doing it wrong.
I am new to boating this season and have a newbee question, well two of them. First question is, do I leave the boat in drive or neutral when I am not using it and it is left at the dock for a few days at a time? I have been and here is where I think I may be causing my own issues I’ve been...
There is no miss or any backfiring, just that stumble on acceleration as well as low rpm at wot and mph is low. I will start with what you suggested and go from there. Thanks for your suggestions.
I am going to snap a picture of the carb, number on the carb, and the engine serial number later today. Hopefully someone will be able to confirm what carb it is so I can get a rebuild kit coming. Is there any other filters between the tank and the carb other that the fuel filter? Also in...
