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  1. CaptnKingfisher

    1999 Evinrude (90 hp) E90FPLEEC - Runs fine at idle speed. But stalls when running about 3000 rpm

    Ran into this issue on a friend's boat, took a sample from the gas tank and it was loaded with crap and water. When the rpms were increased the fuel demand was increased and the filter and water seperater weren't as effective, causing the boat to stall. Suggest ruling out bad fuel before moving...
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    82 Evinrude 70 hp

    Awesome news, thanks for reporting back !
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    Fouling spark plugs

    Idle mix is usually the last part of the tune up procedure, if you've got a misadjusted or dirty carburetor and you correct it using the idle mix you're just covering up the underlying issue and it won't perform as good as it should. As far as factory manual recommendation on one to 1.5 turns, I...
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    Submersible trailer lights

    Thanks everyone for your input, I like the lifetime warranty on the optronics. Gonna place an order
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    Fouling spark plugs

    I set idle screws using an accurate tachometer. Turn screw in til rpms begin to drop due to too lean condition, then turn screw outward gradually. Rpms will begin to climb and as you continue to turn outward they will start to drop again due to too rich condition. Turn screw inward again...
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    Suzuki DF140 won’t start

    I'm surprised a rainstorm caused damage to an uncovered outboard, woulda expected the cowling to keep everything inside dry. Is it possible your battery cables got daged during this storm? I'm not familiar with Suzuki's but sounds like a charging issue. I would guess you've get a rectifier and a...
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    Submersible trailer lights

    One of my trailer lights is bad, the wiring inside the socket is intermittently making a connection and so I was gonna replace the whole thing. I started looking on Amazon but the reviews are making me afraid to buy anything. Even though many of the products average 4.5 stars most the reviews...
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    Sputtering

    I've never worked on a Yamaha and I've never seen this symptom before so I'm probably not qualified to give advice on this. But to me it sounds like your losing spark on 2 cylinders. Will it do this in the driveway on muffs at idle? That would be nice cuz then we can do some troubleshooting...
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    225 EFI won't start

    First thing to do is test for spark
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    2007 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI, Crank No Start, Scan/Code Reader

    I would advise against using a timing light to test for spark. A timing light will only tell you if spark is present or not. You will not be able to gauge the quality of that spark. Get an adjustable spark tester where you can set the gap and observe the color of the spark. I love the one CDI...
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    Yamaha 4stroke stalls at full throttle

    I'm surprised the dealer wasn't able to replicate the issue, did they hook up their own fuel line and tank?
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    Yamaha 4stroke stalls at full throttle

    It's running lean. If it's not related to your fuel tank as you said then next I'd try cleaning the fuel filter and checking your fuel pump pressure. After that if be thinking fuel restriction in the carburetor. You could also verify your idle mix is set correctly but i have a feeling you'll be...
  13. CaptnKingfisher

    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    Thanks everyone for your responses, had the boat out today after changing the points and condenser and it ran very well once it warmed up. I had some issue getting it started at first.. with fast idle it was idling very slowly until it ran for a minute and gradually got up to speed. Once warmed...
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    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    Turns out the ones I ordered did not come with one, sorry can't help ya with that
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    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    Replaced the points and condenser, new points didn't come with a lube wick not was there one in the Mallory housing. Gapped the points but a feeler gauge but ended up adjusting it after that to get dwell correct. Did not see any rust under the points plate. Spark is much stronger now, bright...
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    Weak spark

    Just had this same symptoms on my Silverado, it stalled on me. I could restart it a few times but it would stall at shorter and shorter intervals til finally it refused to start. I found a broken ground connection from the negative terminal of the battery to the engine block. If you've got weak...
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    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II not pumping water

    I just wanted to report back, I got a new water pump guide tube and when I dropped the lower to inspect the old one it was bent even worse than it was previously. I believe it wasn't lined up properly and I had positioned the lower unit close to the upper as I could and then tightened the bolts...
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    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    I'll look for the lube wick, I know the replacement points I ordered for the Mallory comes with one. I'll be sure to oil it and inspect the weights as well. I really appreciate the tips. As far as a surge, I watch the video a little differently after reading dodges post and I can see that too...
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    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    Mallory, thank you
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    Can worn points cause this? Video included

    I really appreciate all these tips. I've never replaced points before. I'm on a parts website for my engine and see I can order CDI or seirra replacements, am I better off just going to NAPA with the part numbers? Are points and condensers universal or will they need to match the part numbers...
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