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OB Boat Mechancs: Loss of Power
Posted on 7/1/12 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 7/1/12 at 6:26 pm
1996 Volvo Penta 5.7 inboard outboard engine.
Just got it out of the shop last week after replacing the starter, fuel filters, and an oil change.
Took it out on the water Thursday and it ran great for the first hour or so. Ran it wide open a little bit, stopped to swim, started back every time with no problems.
Well after about an hour or so I started it up and as I began to give it gas the engine stalled out and died. I was able to get it started a few times, but it would eventually stall and die after a little bit of gas.
I am hoping its just the engine gummed up from old fuel. The tank I was using was from late last year before I stored it for the winter.
What are my solutions?
I have read a little online about people with similar issues and hope if I drain the fuel tank, add some fuel system cleaner it will be ready for the 4th of July.
Any advice, suggestions, or experience is appreciated.
Just got it out of the shop last week after replacing the starter, fuel filters, and an oil change.
Took it out on the water Thursday and it ran great for the first hour or so. Ran it wide open a little bit, stopped to swim, started back every time with no problems.
Well after about an hour or so I started it up and as I began to give it gas the engine stalled out and died. I was able to get it started a few times, but it would eventually stall and die after a little bit of gas.
I am hoping its just the engine gummed up from old fuel. The tank I was using was from late last year before I stored it for the winter.
What are my solutions?
I have read a little online about people with similar issues and hope if I drain the fuel tank, add some fuel system cleaner it will be ready for the 4th of July.
Any advice, suggestions, or experience is appreciated.
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Posted on 7/1/12 at 6:43 pm to The People
Sounds like water in your tank. Add a second water filter from your tank to engine to keep this from happening again.
Posted on 7/1/12 at 8:33 pm to The People
Da Da Da Da,,,,Seafoam 2 the rescue
Posted on 7/1/12 at 9:46 pm to The People
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The People
Heard you were stranded the other day. Thought we were gonna have to send the False River rescue team.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 7:12 am to The People
Make sure you're not towing 16" of weedeater line. That'll bog the engine down.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 7:33 am to The People
Really sounds like the fuel pump is getting weak.
If you have a primer bulb have a friend pump it when the motor starts bogging down and see it it runs better. If so then suspect the fuel pump.
If you have a primer bulb have a friend pump it when the motor starts bogging down and see it it runs better. If so then suspect the fuel pump.
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