won't get up on step

[Lastchance]

My engine ran fine one time and the next time I tried to run it it would not get up on step. I have replaced all fuel lines and filters and I still have the same problem. It will run fine under no load.

 

[DJ]

Re: won't get up on step

lastchance,<br /><br />Give us a little more to go on. Engine type, hp, year, etc.<br /><br />Have you checked spark? Perhaps you have a cylinder dropping out under load.

 

[RICKRICK1]

Re: won't get up on step

lastchance<br /><br />how long did the motor set between use, sounds like it could be bad gas or the carbs need cleaned.

 

[JB]

Re: won't get up on step

Lastchance.<br /><br />You are probably down a cylinder. Could be fuel/carb or could be ignition.<br /><br />"Running fine under no load" is an outboard's favorite lie. They can sound fine on one cylinder.<br /><br />Tell us what engine you have and we'll have you back in operation quickly.

 

[Lastchance]

Re: won't get up on step

"won't get up on step"...my engine is a Evinrude 60 hp,VRO 3 cylinder, 1988. The compression is good.<br />lachance@citlink.net <br />the engine sat for a year that we know of.The spark plugs are new. All new gas lines and bulb.

 

[cpasseno03]

Re: won't get up on step

I had a very similar engine with a very similar problem. I tried quite a few things, plugs, fuel, cleaned carbs, fiddled with timing. Only once did I get to to go halfway nice, it ran boggy on acceleration, and finally picked up the next cylinder and the next... But after some more farting around I gave up as I discovered a little lateral play right on the flywheel. I would reccomend cleaning the carbs and plugs, checking all aspects of timing and coils. It (kinda) worked for me.<br />Craig

 

[JB]

Re: won't get up on step

Ahoy, Lastchance.<br /><br />First, let's find out if the problem is fuel related or ignition related.<br /><br />Crank her up. Carefully short out each sparkplug, one at a time. Your rpm should drop a bit when you kill a good cylinder. <br /><br />If there is no change, you have a dead cylinder. Pull the plug wire and hold it about 1/2" to 3/4" from the block. You should get a hot, blue spark.<br />No spark? Ignition trouble.<br /><br />If you have a dead cylinder with good spark, carb trouble.<br /><br />Let us know what you find and we'll go to the next step.<br /><br />Good luck.