[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling

[Rick Lange]

Michael,

Is your tank cap venting correctly?

Rick

> 

> Michael T: 

> 

> I posted a web site last week on generic pictures of an outboard to
show 

> fuel filters. That web site should have carb pictures. 

> 

> Also, check the fittings on the tubing to make sure that they fit 

> correctly. 

> If the tubing is not tight on each end, you may get gas enoungh to
start 

> and 

> run for a few minutes and then quit. Disconnect and reconnect the
tube to 

> both motor and tank. Make sure that the fittings click. 

> 

> Ed K 

> Greenville, SC, USA 

>
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> 

> MichaelT wrote: 

>> 

>> 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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