[Rhodes22-list] Recycled Boat Advice -- MOTOR ISSUE

[Goodness]

Add seafoam to the gas, buy only alcohol free fuel and run the motor dry of fuel after each day out.  Keeps tje carb clean for years without service.



On Dec 3, 2012, at 1:38 PM, Bob and Kathy Quinn <bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>  
> "I bought a Suzuki 9.9 hp outboard (new.)  It's gawdawful heavy, so the
> electric motor lift was a blessing.  Also, I don't think it runs right.  It
> starts fine, but it wants to stall on acceleration, and it won't stay in
> "flat out" running position -- it backs off a bit.  Once it's going, it's
> okay.  I had a mechanic tear it down and he put in a larger valve of some
> kind, but it's not improved much.   I think there must be better choices,
> but I don't have much experience with outboards."
> 
> 
> From the sound of it, you have a carb
> problem.  Generally an engine that does not run at idle speed is a nemesis
> for sailboat operators, as most of our maneuvering in tight spots only requires
> idle speed.  In the past, when I have
> experience similar issues, it has always required a carb rebuild. 
> 
> Bob on the R22 "NoKaOi 3"
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