98' Force 120
Bought the engine last April after having the compression checked. My mechanic said it was all good. He did a light tune-up, (changed plugs, cleaned carbs, got it fired up and adjusted idle) and I threw it on my 19 1/2 foot Kencraft CC. Motor needed LOTS of gas to fire up the first time out, then some days would fire right up, some days would not start at all, unless I sprayed starter fluid in the carbs. When she fired up it runs like a dream at speed and idling.
I would like to put a Yamaha 150 4-stroke on the boat but I want to wait at least until next winter until I can find one. Seems like I can't find one for a reasonable sum at the moment.
My question is....I don't mind spending money on the engine so what do you all suggest I have my mechanic do this winter? Rebuild Carbs, new impeller, plugs, what else can I have done?
Please advise...Thanks!
-Sean
Bought the engine last April after having the compression checked. My mechanic said it was all good. He did a light tune-up, (changed plugs, cleaned carbs, got it fired up and adjusted idle) and I threw it on my 19 1/2 foot Kencraft CC. Motor needed LOTS of gas to fire up the first time out, then some days would fire right up, some days would not start at all, unless I sprayed starter fluid in the carbs. When she fired up it runs like a dream at speed and idling.
I would like to put a Yamaha 150 4-stroke on the boat but I want to wait at least until next winter until I can find one. Seems like I can't find one for a reasonable sum at the moment.
My question is....I don't mind spending money on the engine so what do you all suggest I have my mechanic do this winter? Rebuild Carbs, new impeller, plugs, what else can I have done?
Please advise...Thanks!
-Sean
