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Jun 10, 2022
Yamaha 250 2003 lz250txrb
I have installed a new water pump and it’s not moving any water. I have taken it apart to make sure I installed everything properly and I checked the thermostats
Jun 10, 2022
2017 F70LA on 1625 Kingfisher
Won’t get up on plane so I changed the fuel filters and it seemed better initially ( up to 4700 rpm ) but after a few hours of fishing it would only come
Jun 10, 2022
Suzuki df-25a 2018
2018 suzuki DF-25A starts instantly. Will troll all at at idle or slightly higher. Try to accelerate and it drops cylinders and dies. New tank, hose, recreation
Jun 10, 2022
Johnson 20HP (J20CRERC) Serial G03590918
Motor is running rough with some backfires every now and then.
Jun 10, 2022
Honda BF15d 2006
Hello. The problem with my outboard engine is this. After an hour of operation at low speeds, it starts to shake and one of the cylinders refuses. When
Jun 10, 2022
Evinrude e60elcn 1982
I'm looking for someone to tell me what amperage the charge coil on this engine puts out, and if it's enough to charge 2 batteries at the same time.
Jun 10, 2022
Evinrude etec E175DPXIN SN.05333781 2012
Engine runs great at high RPMs 1000 to 5000 RPMs. When all accessories are turned on it does not display any engine fault Codes.However when engine is
Jun 10, 2022
90 hp 4 stroke 1991
The motor died at 2500 rpm - I know it's a electrical problem but don't know where to start - battery fine
Jun 10, 2022
Serial #0T572574 Model # 2002 50hp 50ELPTO
Can anyone tell me what the correct carburetor fuel tubing size is for a 2002 50hp 50ELPTO (serial # 0T572574) ? Thanks for help
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Jun 03, 2022
V/P gm 5.7 GXI
high pressure pump keeps failing. Runs fine until I shut it off - then will not re-start. It fires but then quickly quits. I install a new high pressure
Jun 03, 2022
Volvo Penta 5.7L, one of two dual motors in a 2002 Larson 330 Cabrio
Yesterday the boat was running great and on our way back in from 10 miles offshore. We had some problems with our batteries going dead very quickly while
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Jun 03, 2022
2009 300 4stroke
Running in both motors cut pff,tried to restart,nothing, has power to key,to both start buttons,trim fuel pumps has power,cleaned all batter terminals,checked
Jun 03, 2022
2005 Suzuki 225 4 stroke etec
When I slow from being on plane to troll the alarm comes on and the boat sputters and stalls.( not always). I must turn the key off then restart the engineor
Jun 03, 2022
Mariner 60 HO outboard engine 2097/2008
Fuel is coming out of the bottom of the engine , when I press the baffles on the fuel line
Jun 03, 2022
Honda, BF90DK2, 2012
I've two 2012 Honda 90's on the back of a 6.3m aluminium cat, less than 500hrs on each. I have the following problems with both engines, it is intermittent
Jun 03, 2022
Honda four stroke 2000 Ser# BAZL-3003299
3cyl 4 stroke, will start and run at 1500rpm and greater. Will not idol. Cyl #2 & 3 unplugged no change. Unplug #1 and it dies. #2 fires periodically.
Jun 03, 2022
1998 Mercury Force 120 hp
When turning the key on there is no power to motor, trim or fish finders…power to trolling motor is fine. I tested the voltage with a meter and starting
Jun 03, 2022
80s 70 horse force
Yesterday I had some problems with the starter spinning out at the first sign of ignition but finally was able to keep at it to start the motor and ran
Jun 03, 2022
80s 70 hours force
Yesterday I had some problems with the starter spinning out at the first sign of ignition but finally was able to keep at it to start the motor and ran
Jun 03, 2022
2021 f200
I accidentally shifted into reverse while moving forward about 15mph. The motor stalled but started back up and ran fine after this. Should I be worried
Jun 03, 2022
Yamaha F50TLR 2010
Yamaha F50TLR Tach issue. 4 stroke runs fine but the tachometer quit working. This tach came with my Alumacraft boat. An analog Veethree mfg. I ordered
Jun 03, 2022
yamaha 150 4 stroke txrd 1003291n
this year when i launched the boat the port eng. only went to 4400 then after running it again only went to 2600,it should turn over 5000
May 28, 2022
F25 2021
Help, I had the dingy beached and when I came back the wave action had moved it ashore and the prop was covered in sand …. Got it off the beach, started
May 28, 2022
Volvo penta 5.7gs
Boat will start fine and run for about an hour and then suddenly cuts off. It won't start back again until I wait 20 or 30 mins.
May 28, 2022
2015 Suzuki 140hp 4 stroke. DF140A
When I went to commission the engine this spring the ebbing had no power to the key switch. Everything else works. I ended up having the batteries tested
May 28, 2022
Suzuki 140HP 4 stroke 2006
My motor is on a pontoon boat. It starts easily every time, but last year it never would go full speed. It would get to 3600 rpm and slowly go down to
May 28, 2022
2006 50hp 4 stroke fuel injected
Just picked up a 2006 pontoon with a 2006 50hp 4 stroke fuel injected motor. 1st time on water, motor ran really smooth but shift/throttle cable in reverse
May 24, 2022
yamaha f60c 2005
Hi I'm trying to find out where the poppet valve si located on the engine if it has one. if anyone has a diagram it would be much appreciated. Thanks Paul
May 24, 2022
1988 Bayliner Capri with a force 125 hp
I had the motor checked out and the mechanic said it would in good shape and started right up, I started the motor and pulled the killswitch to test it
May 20, 2022
Mariner 2 Stroke 90 horsepower
Please see pic of water oil mixture coming out of lower unit. Cannot tell yet, but almost feels like threaded screw hole. We just had boat out on water
May 20, 2022
1990 Merc 200 xre efi
Motor starts & runs just fine, but once clearing the buoy line it will not take the throttle. Can only get 1800-2000r's. Bogs as if dragging the dock along
May 20, 2022
Mercury 2015 75 hp efi
Engine slow to start and then shakes when running and cuts out after a few minutes. Checked spark plugs look ok, changed low pressuse fuel filter. Connected
May 20, 2022
Johnson Fast Strike 175hp 1997 J175GLEUE
Intermittent misfire at idle or light throttle. Runs great at WOT. Issue began after pulling tube for about 30 minutes. No alarms or other issues. Replaced
May 20, 2022
2000 Yamaha 150hp Saltwater Series II
I installed a new ignition switch in the Yamaha 703 controller and discovered it had been done before and by someone who southern engineered it. I tried
May 20, 2022
Yamaha 200 4 stroke 2020
Add shake at 600 RPM only. I saw a remedy at or on the whole truth forum now I cannot find it can you help me .
May 20, 2022
yamaha F70la 2012
After running at full throttle for 10-15 minutes, the motor starts to bog down like it's out of gas. I put it in the neutral position, then I squeezed
May 20, 2022
C75tlrt
Running along while I will throttle and all of a sudden it goes to like it's firing on only one cylinder one spark plug or something put it in neutral
May 20, 2022
2004 Yamaha 200 ox66 saltwater edition fuel injected
Starts fine off the trailer, idles fine for about 10 mins and stalls. Hard to start. Let it sit for thirty mins or so and starts back up. Just had a
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May 20, 2022
Yamaha, f150xb, 2016
Ran fine at varying rpms across lake for maybe 30 minutes, no wake speed for 30 min..back to lake at higher rpms for 2 minutes then engine rpms just dropped
May 20, 2022
2008 f-150 TXR
Starts as usual. Idles only. Will shift into reverse or forward, but will not throttle past idle. Idle lever will not move to increase rpm's. Seems like
May 20, 2022
Yamaha P200TLR-V, 1997
Runs great off trailer. After 30 to 45 minutes, and the rest of the day, it has a “flat spot” during acceleration and will not plane out, often dying.
May 20, 2022
2022 Suzuki 150
Excel Bay Pro 203 and Suzuki 150, both brand new first time in the water. Did the initial 15 minute run with muffs on while on the trailer. Maiden voyage,
May 20, 2022
df 225 2004
Neutral safety code coming on and its not the switches. The rpms also increase when the power trim and tilt is engaged. Sometimes I can get it to go away
May 20, 2022
2019 DF200 Suzuki
Intermittent. Motor starts on it’s own. Also change from forward to neutral, all rpm, then motor shuts off. No hard errors. Flashes engine transmission,
May 20, 2022
2015 250hp
twin engine boat.. i start the boat it runs fine..head out 15 miles and hit a few spots..go to start motors ànd one or both wont start..turn over but wont
May 20, 2022
2015 250hp
twin engine boat.. i start the boat it runs fine..head out 15 miles and hit a few spots..go to start motors ànd one or both wont start..turn over but wont
May 20, 2022
2010 Suzuki DF140
Right after I cranked up and launched my boat, all the engine oil drained from my block, causing my low oil alarm to sound. What could have caused this
May 20, 2022
suzuki, DF250, 2006
Stuck gear case plug. 1. any tricks to remove, other than drilling out. 2. is it worth buying a magnetic plug, if so, where can i find one ?
May 20, 2022
Suzuki 9.9hp 2022
New motor. 5 hours on it. Runs fine, but when resting in idle the alarm sounds and then it shuts off. Can start it cold without running and same thing