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

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We also follow "Goodness'" advice!

Bob 


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On Dec 3, 2012, at 3:30 PM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
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> 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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