stalls out on the water

[bigjer]

i just traded a bike for a boat and its my first its a 1984 imp cuddy with an omc 5.7 i have taken it out 3 times and every time it will be running great crusin around and then it will just cut off after the first cut it is hard to start and cuts out when put in gear when the boat is out of the water it runs great as long as its out of the water i dont want to get stranded out in the water so i want to get it overhauled.. and advise is greatly needed

 

[Haut Medoc]

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Welcome to iboats.... Have you done any maintenence to it? .Ie, filters & such?.....JK

 

[bigjer]

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no nothing i was told it was ready to go but fool me im also looking for any manuals its an 1984 imp 21.6 ft cuddy with an 5.7 omc

 

[bigjer]

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oh its a x215sc

 

[Cptkid570]

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Is it getting fuel when it stalls out?

 

[bigjer]

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no sputter it just dies fast no way to tell

 

[DaveM]

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More details might be useful. For example, does it stall right away, after it gets good and warmed up, when off plane, at full throttle, under heavy load, on sunny days, only when there is no one around to lend assistance? <br /><br />I probably wont be able to help, but there are plenty here who know waaay more than I do.

 

[bigjer]

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well i have only had it out 3 times but all three we were just crusing around and it cuts out when it gets warm almost the same time every time.

 

[Bondo]

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Well bigjer,...........<br />With the little background Info you're providing,...........<br /><br />1) Are You mechanically Inclined,.??.. Do You own Any Mechanic's Tools,..??..<br />Do you Know,+ Understand the Basic Concept of the How's,+ Why's a Chevy 350 Runs,..???<br /><br />2) It Sounds like you're motor is Loosing it's Spark,..........<br />There Could be about a Bzillion Different Reasons for this to Happen..........<br />There are some Diagnostic Trees posted around here Somewhere,..... Maybe someone will point them out to you,.. I Don't remember Where they are,.. But, I Do remember that they were posted by DonS,........<br /><br />3) Arm Yourself with the Knowledge,+ the Tools Nessesary,+ Go for a Boat ride,........<br />When the Issue arises,....... Diagnois it.... Follow the Power,..... It's Not gettig to Where it's Gotta Be........................

 

[bigjer]

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well i do have the tools and a little know how i though i would get a little info and advise i plan to do an overhaul on the boat and motor i need to change the fuel filter put a water seperator and oil change plugs wires electrical the whole bit the gas i assume is no good it sat for 2 years but it seemed weard the way it cut off but saturday i winterized it and did the method of putting the earmuffs to a hose in a gallon of antifreeze and it wuz not sucking and got hot so i am assuming when im out on the water it heats up and dies because it is not sucking enough water wow im breathlees all this talking thanks for the info..

 

[bigjer]

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i jus twant a salf and fun boat for my fam i dont want to be stuck

 

[bigjer]

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oopppssss

 

[jpcody66]

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Bigjer,<br /><br />It sounds like you need to replace the impeller. If it's not sucking the antifreeze while trying to winterize it then the impeller is shot. What was the temperature running before it stalled on the water? Replacing the impeller is pretty easy and cheap. If it sat for two years then yes, the gas is bad.

 

[Bondo]

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i need to change the fuel filter put a water seperator and oil change plugs wires electrical the whole bit

Ayuh,..........<br />And After you get the waterpump Fixed,......<br />This list of Yours is a Great Place to Start,...................<br /><br />Doesn't Your Keyboard have any Punctuations on it,..????.........<br />It's Tough to read a Whole post Sentence..............

 

[bigjer]

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im not a big typing person it took me forever to write that............

 

[Richard Petersen]

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Don't sweat it. I still type with 1 finger. Pratice makes perfect. Look in the bright side of the stalls. It could be a stuck on choke valve. That would account for it stalling everytime it fully warms up. You need some luck.

 

[Boatist]

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Bigjer<br />The more information you provide the better the chance anyone can help you. Since it is your first boat we can give you a few tips. <br /><br />Never turn the motor or start it with out water going to the impeller. They are made of rubber and the minute you start turning impeller without water it will rub the metal houseing and start to melt. also it will rub the ends off the impeller.<br /> <br />Water temperature for boat run 150 to 170 degrees. So next time you launch and idle out watch you temp guage. It should move up to about 150 degrees and holed there. If it continues to clime then the impeller in not pumping water or the thermostate is not opening. If anyone has run the motor with out water going to water pump then it is shot and will need to be replaced. <br /><br />If your motor is a 1984 then it should be a Stringer Series 800.<br />I disagree that the water pump on a stringer outdrive is easy and cheap to replace.<br /><br />If it is 1985 or later then it will be a Cobra and impeller is easy to replace.<br /><br />To tell the difference look how the out drive is raised. <br />If it has two hydraulic cylinders then it is a Cobra 1985 until OMC went under. <br /><br />If it uses a big quarter round gear on the port side of the outdrive then it is a OMC series 800 Stringer.<br /><br />You will fix it quicker and cheaper if you troubleshoot it first and find the cause. If you just change all the parts you listed you could add another problem. Know that you can not use automotive parts in most places, so buy Marine OEM parts.<br /><br />Next time your take it out take a inductive timing light, Dwell meter, a flashlight and a few tools.<br />Make sure it is not over heating then take it out for a run until it starts to fail. Then check the dwell and use the inductive timing light near the spark plugs to make sure each cylinder is getting spark.<br />Remove the backflame arester and make sure the choke is open. With engine off have some operate the throttle and see if it squirting fuel in.<br /><br />Remove the fuel cap and see if it runs, it could just be just a blocked fuel vent. <br /><br />Report back all the details and some one will help.<br /><br /> Good Luck

 

[bigjer]

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now that you say it, the choke is staying closed even when warm i think im just going to wait til spring and dump a couple grand into it so i can start boating in a more clear head

 

[bigjer]

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this forum rules im getting good info quick i wish it wasn't snowing i want to go out on the boat its an awsome boat. it is a gear style lower. the boat is in great shape except the problem but im sure money will help that.

 

[aggiedave98]

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i wish you would learn punctuation and run-on sentences... i'm getting a headache trying to read...