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| I got the fuel situation figured out, now everything is working but when i accelerate the motor pops and jerks and it doesnt quite seem like its running right. any ideas for what it could be? I'm not sure but it seems like the motor isnt very far into the water and its almost like when i accelerate there isnt enough water in between the boat and the propeller. maybe this isnt possible. someone let me know what they think. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
Can you give a few more details on what you mean with the popping and jerking?
Thanks
Steve |
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| Ask Esoxfly (Jeff).... The guy knows his engines. |
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| Its like once I get past 1/4 throttle it kinda revs up and gets going a little faster but is struggling to run smoothly. Kinda like it would have power then lose it, then kick it back up and so on and so forth. That help? |
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Location: Birch Run | Power pack? |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Still sounds like it could be a fuel issue.
Couple of things that come to mind...for a quick check... a possible pinched or kinked hose somewhere along the line, a possible dirty fuel pump screen...
Another area to check could be the end of the fuel pick-up in the tank you are using. Sometimes those have a screen and/or a sponge in there to help filter the fuel which just needs to be removed, cleaned, and replaced. I know chain saws use them due to the environment they are in and I have had tanks with them as well. If that sponge/screen is restricting fuel flow, the surging you mention would be the result.
Heck...might even try changing out the spark plugs if you have not done so already...cheap and preventative maintenance as well.
A major suggestion to do would be a deep cleaning of the combustion chamber with a pressurized can of decarbonizer (like sea foam in a can). As long as you are putting some time and effort into getting the motor running well, might as well take care of this one as well.
Get the motor warm. Set it to high idle. With the cover and air silencing box off, spray the decarbonizer directly into the carb throat with little bursts...the motor will bog down and white smoke will start to come out from burning the cleaner. keep doing so for a short while, then start a continuous spray until the motor dies. Continue spraying into the carb throat for a few more seconds (like 10), then let the motor sit for about 30 minutes. Take it out and run it clean....then replace the spark plugs. This will get your entire combustion chamber clean and free of carbon build up, which robs the motor of power overall. motor will hopefully run smoother throughout the rpm range, but especially on acceleration.
Good luck.. hate to say it, but it sounds like you unfortunately inherited some issues with this motor when you purchased it...
Steve
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| Wow thanks Steve, I got it real cheap so I was expecting some work... I actually think its the fuel tank and line. Its very old and probably should be cleaned out and such. Thanks for all that help I will be doing all of it. |
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| I agree with VMS, While on a guided trip on the upper french river, We experienced the same problem,Popping and jerking as if it was missing or jumping out of gear, It turned out to be a hole in the fuel line. he taped the hose ( Didn't have a replacement with him) and it cured the problem until we returned and replaced the hose. Hope this is the only problem you got. |
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| P.S. My account name "" badmotor"" is not a Jab at you or your problems,
It's the name of my brothers ATV motor's company
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