[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling

[MichaelT]

OK...some basic questions Mike:

Where's the fuel filter? Its not refrenced in the Yamaha owner's manual.
Btw, I disconnected the hose at the tank end and blew air into the tank hose
opening (w/ my mouth) and was/felt clear. I wanted to disassemble the top pf
the tank where the hose enters but did not see any screws. 

I suppose if the fuel filt fix doesn't work we'll move to option #2, replace
the hose/primer bulb assembly.

Michael


R22MikeW wrote:
> 
> Michael T,
> 
> Open the tank filler cap and see if it runs.  If it does, the tank vent is 
> clogged.  If it doesn't, you need to check the fuel filter for an 
> obstruction or clog.  It may be easier to replace rather than check. 
> Lastly, you may have a bad fuel pump (the primer bulb may be actually 
> filling the fuel bowl.)  I have also seen problems in the primer bulb
> where 
> the one-way valve fails, preventing fuel draw by the engine.  The remedy
> is 
> a ne primer bulb which includes the valves.  Let's hope that it is simply
> a 
> clogged tank vent.  Let me know what you find.  If it is a reliable engine 
> otherwise, this is too simple a problem to deep six it.
> 
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> From: "MichaelT" <mticse at gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:33 
> PM
>>
>> I have a Yamaha 8hp/2-Stroke outboard that is continuing to stall 
>> everytime I
>> use it. The fix that I've had to perform while the outboard is running is 
>> by
>> continuing to squeeze/pump the primer bulb every 30 secs or so. Somehow 
>> the
>> motor is not properly sucking in the gas. All hose clamps have been
>> tightened w/ no obstruction on the gas tank side. Any ideas?
>>
>> The motor is 20 years old. Hence, also considering getting a 
>> Yamaha/Tohatsu
>> replacement. I like the Yamaha because of the shift lever being located
>> at
>> the motor tiller handle (and electric start, remote control capabilites),
>> the Tohatsu for its simplicity. Looks like 2 strokes are outlawed, can't
>> find them anywhere.
>>
>> Hope everyone had a good summer sailing. I had a wonderful time thus far 
>> on
>> my first year w/ my Rhodes and look forward to extending the season as
>> far
>> as I can!
>>
>> Best,
>> Michael
>> s/v Silverside
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