Fuel Issue
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions
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Printed Date: May-18-2024 at 7:48am
Topic: Fuel Issue
Posted By: Chrissn2001
Subject: Fuel Issue
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 12:18am
| Hey Guys, you were a great help with my last issue, so on to my most recent problem! I replaced the battery and starter relay and the engine fires up fine. However, upon firing it immediately dies. It seems that there is no fuel getting to the engine. I've used starter fluid and the engine will run as long as that lasts, but once it's gone, the engine cuts out. What do you think? Thanks in advance! |
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 1:43am
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Did this start when you replaced the starter relay? Does it happen when you release the key? If so you most likely have the small wire on the wrong post. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Chrissn2001
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 1:20pm
| Yes and yes...so I should change the small wire to the other post on the relay? seems easy enough, thanks! |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 1:32pm
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If it runs fine for a short time on starting fluid (after releasing the key) then the relay is probably not the problem. Do check that you have it wired correctly though. The small wire should be on the "S" post.
Have you verified that you are not getting any fuel to the carburetor, or are you just guessing that is the case? ------------- |
Posted By: Chrissn2001
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 6:18pm
| I'm guessing, but I've never had any problems outside of the battery and relay with this boat. It has about 440 hours on it. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-29-2011 at 7:34pm
A good first step would be to verify what the failure mode is... then we can proceed with troubleshooting. ------------- |
Chrissn2001 wrote:Posted By: Chrissn2001
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 12:11pm
| I checked the relay and the wires are on correctly... |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 12:30pm
In case it wasnt clear, you need to verify your fuel supply first. I would not expect the connections at the relay to cause the symptoms youre describing. ------------- |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 1:22pm
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I am assuming your boat is carbureted. Take the flame arrestor off, turn the key over and have someone hit the throttle while you are looking in, you should see fuel squirt down the barrels. If you dont, youve got a fuel problem. After that you could try to unhook the fuel line that goes from the filter to the pump and run it into a five gallon gas can. If that still doesnt work that means its fuel pump or carb related. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 2:28pm
No need to crank the engine over to get a good stream of fuel out of the accelerator pump. Sticking your head over there while cranking is a great way to catch a backfire in the face! ------------- |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 3:11pm
OK....CRANK-IT...
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Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 4:08pm
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well you dont have stick your nose down it. Im just saying look. I would at least crank it over a few times to make sure the bowl is full and then stop cranking and hit the throttle. I guess you wouldnt have to do them at the same time.
Plus no eyebrows makes you faster. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 4:23pm
Tim is just speaking from experience. He'd sure hate to see another man ruin a fresh eyebrow wax.
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 4:26pm
True story. 
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Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: October-18-2011 at 4:39pm
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