I bought an easy adjustable regulator from Napa, can’t remember the name off hand. But with the carburetor gone through from “The carburetor shop” here in Denver. It runs like a champ now! So happy to be done with the maintenance! No I can go enjoy the boat!!!!
Installed the rebuilt carburetor, still kept the fuel pressure regulator inline. Started the boat, ran good. No over fueling, stayed at idle and ran until the temp gauge came up. Changed the engine oil, due to the over fueling, changed once more due to the oil still smelling like fuel. But I...
I did get a call back from Cliff, I’d definitely use the guy in the future! Wish I knew of him before, I could have stopped the nonsense if I just pulled and sent to him in the first place.
Well, I put on the new mechanical pump. Tried to run the engine, wouldn’t stay running, still kept over fueling. Finally pulled the carburetor off and brought to a shop for them to look over. They called yesterday saying it’s done, $165 for repairs. I’ll pick it up today and get it put back...
Hopefully I can get the carburetor and fuel pump issues taken care of tonight? It’s my wife’s birthday today, so she comes first. I’ll post with more updates later.
I did replace the seat and needle, didn’t verify that it we seating, ooops. Checked the float height, supposed to be 1/4” I was just a tad over, which would mean not as much fuel in the bowl.
I tried to upload a video I took, but it wouldn’t load. But I certainly have fuel moving through the line. Awesome man! Glad someone was able to tell me about that line. Lol
I do have the clear hose, I do see fuel moving through the hose, lol. I’ve asked around to other mechanics, no one knows what the hose is for? Should I have fuel in it or not?
The boat was bought, not knowing much about it, I’m thinking it sat for over 4 yrs. Got the engine running in the driveway, brought out to the cold water, it didn’t want to run. Over fueling and dumping fuel. Removed the carburetor and cleaned and reassembled. Engine ran fine, noticed a ****...
