Recently purchased a 13 foot whaler with a 2000 40 hp elpto engine on it. Engine starts and idles fine, but when you get going, boat can't get on plane and has no power. Tried pumping the ball to check for fuel issues but it has no effect. It is almost as if something in the engine is limiting power as if a sensor is sensing low water pressure or overheating and the engine is in limp mode. I do not believe this engine has anything like that built in to it? Water flow seems fine as well.
I am planning on changing the plugs and wires to rule out a spark issue (will check spark while I am doing this to check each coil). What are some other things you recommend I check to solve this issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am planning on changing the plugs and wires to rule out a spark issue (will check spark while I am doing this to check each coil). What are some other things you recommend I check to solve this issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!