[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling

[MichaelT]

Its a 1987, 8HP, 2-stroke, Model: 8LH.
I was able to find it using the yamaha parts locator.

Michael


R22MikeW wrote:
> 
> Michael T,
> 
> I gather from your response that you have also eliminated the tank vent. 
> Please be aware the opening the vent, if clogged, is not the same as 
> removing the filler cap.  If the tank is not vented, the engine will stall 
> just as you have described.
> 
> Hose appears to be clear from your description and as long as it primes
> the 
> engine (no leaks, otherwise) it is probably good to go.  There really is
> no 
> need to disassemble the tank/hose assembly that I can think of if the hose 
> is ok.
> 
> What year and model engine is it so that I may locate the proper diagram
> to 
> show the fuel filter.
> 
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> From: "MichaelT" <mticse at gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 1:29
> PM
>>
>>
>> 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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