Ok Merc issues

[bigshrimpin]

I see how it is now . . . You only call me when you need something :)

I feel so used :P

[macojoe]

Hahaha

I no see you calling me!! And every time I call its I will call you back and you disappear!!

I am glad CB doesn't treat me like that!

[macojoe]

Just called, "Hi this is Tim" Hmm.... no answer here either

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by bigshrimpin

MJ - I think it's bogging cause it's not getting the fuel it needs at higher RPM (above 4500). Whether it's the fuel pump, carbs, or some restriction b/w the tank or motor . . . We'll have plenty of time to go through the entire system this winter and replace/rebuild everything. Those motors run HOT at lower speeds, you can add a H20 pressure gauge and a temp gauge to ease you mind. I run snipped tstats during the warm months, so the motor runs colder and pees right away . . . but you can flood the motor when starting (as I showed you almost everytime we went out) Hopefully Spares or Ferm will come along and chime in here.

I vote for the restriction between tank and carb....along with a different winter gasoline formulation. The anti-siphon valve takes a couple ounces of pressure to open the spring.....The butane added in the fall up north, and the south in November causes vapor lock if you happen to have a anti-siphon valve with a slightly stiff spring. I've been there and got the T-shirt....boat would bog down past 4000 rpm and stall if you didn't quickly pull the throttle back. Figuring that one out wasn't cheap or quick.

[macojoe]

Thanks but all these issues have been worked out and it runs like new! Now if i can just get all the ice to melt i be fine!!

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by macojoe

Thanks but all these issues have been worked out and it runs like new! Now if i can just get all the ice to melt i be fine!!

The only ice we worry about around here is in the ice chest. I've seen hail piled up deeper than I've ever seen snow.