boat stalled wont stay running

[trucker28]

hello all
It's an 85 5.0L 230HP MIE Inboard model number 02301345 and the boat stalled on the water and when I spray starting fluid in carbs she starts and then stalls it does not appear to being getting fuel I think it is a fuel pump but I wont to double check first any good info would be great
thanks mike

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

Sounds like your in the right area, it starts on starting fluid and then dies, fuel issue. Fuel pump, bad fuel, water in fuel, clogged fuel filters, carb clogged

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

shouldn't I see fuel spray in carb when I turn the key cause I dont

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

shouldn't I see fuel spray in carb when I turn the key cause I dont

No you will not see spray in the carb unless you move the throttle forward. If you disengage the throttle from the shift and move it forward you should see fuel being pushed into the carb.

 

[Watermann]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

You might not see fuel spray if your not advancing the throttle. Also check your fuel filter, normally they don't create a complete blockage but it's probably a good time to replace it anyway. To test, you could remove the fuel line from the carb and put the end of the line in a can with a rag to keep gas from spraying out and see if any fuel comes out of the line when you momentarily turn it over.

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

ya but if I don't see spray while trying to start it how does it get its fuel

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

You might not see fuel spray if your not advancing the throttle. Also check your fuel filter, normally they don't create a complete blockage but it's probably a good time to replace it anyway. To test, you could remove the fuel line from the carb and put the end of the line in a can with a rag to keep gas from spraying out and see if any fuel comes out of the line when you momentarily turn it over.

that's a great idea is it the clear plastic fuel line on the carb That I should pull off

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

that's a great idea is it the clear plastic fuel line on the carb That I should pull off

No, waterman is talking about the steel line going to the carb. The clear plastic line is use to show if your fuel pump is leaking and it will feed excess fuel to the carb causing a flooding issue. The flood ing is not your issue. It takes very little fuel during starting to start the engine, you will not see it go in usually

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

No, waterman is talking about the steel line going to the carb. The clear plastic line is use to show if your fuel pump is leaking and it will feed excess fuel to the carb causing a flooding issue. The flood ing is not your issue. It takes very little fuel during starting to start the engine, you will not see it go in usually

ok thanks so pull steel line off and turn key over to see if I get fuel out of it that should tell me if pump is no good or not I will also buy new fuel filter to does not hurt to change

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

Yes, replacing the fuell filter is good, but make sure to catch the fuel in something as it comes out of the line. Look at it when done and see if there is any water in it

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

Yes, replacing the fuell filter is good, but make sure to catch the fuel in something as it comes out of the line. Look at it when done and see if there is any water in it

will do thanks how do I know if water is in it will it separate it self

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

will do thanks how do I know if water is in it will it separate it self

Gas and water is much like oil and water they don't mix. You will be able to see in very easy.

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

Hello again I pulled the line off at the carb and turned the key over and it was dry no fuel I even pulled it off at the pump dry to
Here is a thought my fuel gauge does not work is there any way to check the tank for fuel we had 4 adults and 2 kids water tubing for a few hours on 30 bucks in gas I am wondering if I just ran out but what I did was put a gallon and half of gas I had in can and it still did not start shouldn't a gallon and a half be enough fuel in tank to start again if I indeed ran it out of fuel

 

[alldodge]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

One and a half gallons could start the boat if the pickup tube in the tank is in the right spot for the angle to boat is setting. If it was nose down on the trailer it probably wouldn't. Keep in mind that the engine will need to suck up the fuel long enough to fill the fuel filter and the carberator before it will run. To have this start sooner, put some gas in the filter prior to putting it on. Then crank until it fires up.

30 bucks would probably be less then 8 gallons. Your boat may get 3 miles to the gallon with adults and pulling a tube. So you may have less than 2 hours of run time before you run out of gas, maybe a little more not knowing exact numbers. Going to need to fill the tank up until you know how much you burn per hour of fun.

 

[trucker28]

Re: boat stalled wont stay running

Ok I got it running again lol I ran it out of gas guess I need to fix my gas gauge thanks alldodge for your help it was much appreciated anyone no how to go about fixing the gas gauge