Maiden Voyage - Page 2

nipper · #11 08-25-2008, 11:27 AM

I am sure the Pilot sucked down some gas, but it could not be worse than the 10-12 I get with the Suburban while towing.

THEFERMANATOR · #12 08-25-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nipper

I am sure the Pilot sucked down some gas, but it could not be worse than the 10-12 I get with the Suburban while towing.

I wouldn't be so sure about that one. Big engines tend not to lose as much milage when towing vs empty. I know my JEEP got 20+(on real gas) empty, and would drop down to around 11 towing my V. On E-10 I was getting 16-17, and single digits towing anything with weight to it.

randlemanboater · #13 08-25-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nipper

I am sure the Pilot sucked down some gas, but it could not be worse than the 10-12 I get with the Suburban while towing.

I bet you get better than I do with the Pilot......when he said it sucks gas he wasn't lying......I bet it is worse than 10 mpg towing, but 22 mpg hwy not towing.

randlemanboater · #14 08-25-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Ok so this is where I show I dont know jack about outboards....(dont know much about I/O's either) When we talk about cleaning the carbs, are we taking them apart and cleaning? putting some cleaner in with the gas and running them? I'll start doing some searches! thanks for all the kind words.

I have never had to do a multi-carb O/B but I have done many other carbs including multi-carb motorcycles......with a can of carb cleaner and a few bristles from a wire brush (to poke through the small passages that are full of gunk) you can have it done in no time.

reelapeelin · #15 08-26-2008, 04:49 AM

Congrats on the 1st dunkin"!!...

GREAT pics....

spareparts · #16 08-26-2008, 06:20 AM

don't soak outboard carbs too long in carb cleaner, it may open up porosity and cause issues. Most outboard guys use Mercury Power Tune to clean carbs. I've been using purple stuff(diluted wityh some water, but still be care full about leaving them in there for long). Harbour Freight sells a sonic cleaner that does an outstanding job of cleaning small parts

jjjtronics · #17 08-29-2008, 09:39 AM

WELL DONE !!!!
I have recently done a lot of fixes and mods on mine, if I can be of any help let me know, I can send you pictures and ideas.
Also, I cleaned the carbs ( removed ) on my Yamaha 200, and it was very easy. Carb cleaner will help without removing the Carbs, but only for High RPM problems, just shoot some of that stuff through the carb boul drain plugs, that will clean the lower high-rpm jets and all the junk from the boul`s bottom. If you decide to remove the carbs, get the gaskets before you start, that way you can reassemble same day which helps to remember how it goes back together.
JT

C YENSEN · #18 08-29-2008, 10:14 AM

i love it when the boat looks like it is 2 times the size of the car towing it. trust me i know.....i tow with a jeep wrangler......

Bygracealone · #19 08-30-2008, 11:22 AM

I'm surprised the Pilot can actually handle the weight of the V; what are the specs on the Pilot as far as towing?

RWilson2526 · #20 08-30-2008, 11:41 AM

Pilot is rated for 4500 lbs, one of the things I checked before buying. They do recommend/require you to add a transmission oil cooler if you are going to tow. Fortunately mine had it already. Like I said I really think it tows better than my Silverado. (albeit it is only a 3/4 ton with a 6 cyl)