Intermitant loss of power

glangfor

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jul 11, 2003
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03 150 Vmax flutters and skips when trying to bring up onto plane first thing in the mourning. I have found that if I turn off the engine and restart, the problem will resolve itself. Anyone have any ideas on what I could look for. Thanks....
 

31900

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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May 23, 2003
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Re: Intermitant loss of power

Make sure your fuel tank vent is open and that you have adequately warmed up the motor.
 

prophead

Recruit
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Sep 24, 2005
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Re: Intermitant loss of power

I agree with Adam 1 If the fuel tank vent is closed off due to debris or obstruction it will cause a vacume in the fuel line it sounds to me like a fuel system problem or ignition problem. try replacing the spark plug and put in fresh fuel if this does not resolv things then clear out the engine by warming it up gently. then give the engine a really good sometimes it is an exess of carbon build up but do warn up the engine first then put the power on
 
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