[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling
MichaelT
mticse at gmail.com
Wed Sep 3 11:09:45 EDT 2008
Just checked my local Yamaha dealer and luckily they have all the parts
waiting for me:
1) 2 x Diaphram & Gasket
2) Fuel filter
3) Primer bulb
I will recheck the venting and replace the screw if needed.
I plan to replace all and hope for the best :)
Thanks Rummy/Mike !
Michael
R22RumRunner wrote:
>
> Mike,
> Most fuel pumps that I've seen over the years have two or three screws
> holding the cover in place. Replacing the diaphragm is easy. This is one
> you can
> do. Most fuel pumps are mounted on the side of the engine casing because
> it
> uses the vacuum of the motor for power.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/2/2008 4:47:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> mticse at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> Rummy,
>
> Is this something I can do? My water pump also gave out at the begining
> of
> the season. Got a parts diagram from a local dealer, unbelievably a water
> pump kit was in stock, worked off the parts diagram and replaced the the
> impeller myself. So I'm somewhat mechanical. Can you give a brief
> instruction on what to do? Any possibly complications I might experience?
>
> I was able to locate the diaphram (2 sited) you speak of off the
> carbeurator
> diagram online (thanks to Mike). I suppose just order the parts and off I
> go?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
>
> R22RumRunner wrote:
>>
>> You all are close to the problem, but it's so obvious that it often is
>> forgotten. After 20 years of use, the diaphragm in the fuel pump has
>> quit
>> working.
>> The parts can be had from your dealer. The kit comes with everything
>> you
>> need to replace it: new diaphragm and gasket. All together it's a
>> fifteen
>> minute
>> job.
>>
>> Rummy
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 9/2/2008 3:05:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> mweisner at ebsmed.com writes:
>>
>> Michael T,
>>
>> You may wish to check out the Yamaha parts website at:;
>> http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/parts/home.aspx
>>
>> Put in the following:
>> Step 1: Product Line = Outboard
>> Step 2: Year = (your motor's year)
>> Step 3: Model = (your motor's model or select one of the 8hp)
>>
>> I tried a 1988 8hp long shaft as a guess and found the attached image
>> of
>> the
>> gas tank & filter (#22) (it is probably at the very bottom of the
>> email)
>>
>> 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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