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Boat is scared to run at lake?? #8976526 05/28/13 12:24 AM
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I have a 96 Johnson Fastrike, it will run in my driveway on muffs all day long. In gear, in neutral, doesn't matter! When I take it to the lake and back in and try to start it will only run for seconds then dies! Any feedback or help is appreciated!

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8976634 05/28/13 01:01 AM
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Check compression. If OK, look into fuel system, particularly the carbs (if it has them).


Put the plug in.
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Check compression. If OK, look into fuel system, particularly the carbs (if it has them). It will run in the driveway because there is no back pressure on the exhaust.


Put the plug in.
Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8976662 05/28/13 01:09 AM
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Make shure it is running {firing} on all cylinders. Remove the air box, run on hose, see if any carbs are dripping fuel in the venture. Needle and seat may be leaking.


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Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: gary purdy] #8976754 05/28/13 01:37 AM
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I rebuilt one carb, it would spill fuel when tilted up! Had boat at a local mechanic, he said carbs looked ok. He made adjustments to the reeds a couple were slightly opened. He also installed new bulb!!

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8976936 05/28/13 02:31 AM
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Most likely carb problem.

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8977508 05/28/13 12:19 PM
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Check the enrichment valve it may be turned or bypassing. Next would be the VRO pump.


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Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: gary purdy] #8978390 05/28/13 05:12 PM
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One thing I have noticed is the bulb never gets hard, even after being changed out! Don't know if that will help?

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Sounds like you have a fuel leak or a needle and seat on a carb is leaking. Did the boat mechanic adjust the idle air?


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Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: gary purdy] #8978702 05/28/13 06:31 PM
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I don't think he did! He replaced valve on primer solenoid and bulb, as for any tuning I don't think so.

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8980445 05/29/13 02:43 AM
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Is the primer valve flipped the right way?

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: Kris_tx] #8985303 05/30/13 12:29 PM
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What are some issues to look for on the VRO?

Re: Boat is scared to run at lake?? [Re: BASS-HOLE] #8988424 05/31/13 02:06 AM
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Think I found problem, bad fuel line from bulkhead to motor! Primer bulb gets hard as a rock now!

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