motor update

[mike chip]

Well i got my boat back from the shop. For those that dont remember My engine quit during a high speed (for me) run. It would not fire just crank, i took it to the shop and the mechnic tried to get it to fire and no luck, i left it with him and the next day it fired right up and ran perfect for an hour, he did this for 5 days and could not find anything wrong. Would you be concered about running far from the ramp, My trolling motor will run for ever if it has to. I Dont know what went wrong and i dont think it fixed itself. whats your opionin.

mike

 

[Staci Matheis]

Closed gas tank vent. A vaccuum builds up and all of a sudden no fuel to the motor.

 

[Steve Rizza]

I would remove the cowling,start it up and start jiggling wires.Especially around the kill switch and ignition.

Just start wiggling and pulling(easily)on every wire you can get your hands on.



Steve

 

[gone bye bye]

Me! has a good point. Could be a bad connection at the battery also.



Mini

 

[Carlos Hathcock III]

Mike,

Go out with a buddy. Thht way you can hitch a ride back if needed.



Carlos

 

[mike chip]

I checked the vent on the water and it seemed fine, it did not breathe when i opened the gas cap either, I did the jiggle test when i got home from the tourny and could not figure it out, so i took it in to the shop. My battry had to have been fine cause it was cranking at full power and checked out fine. But i will double check everything, thanks for the input guys.

mike