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Forum: Engines 06-29-2015, 10:16 PM
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Posted By bthorn1983
Will try that, but it doesnt seem like an...

Will try that, but it doesnt seem like an immediate shut off just trying to engage gears, it definitely seems like the engine is just dying out on its own when a load is being applied.

btw you...
Forum: Engines 06-29-2015, 10:09 PM
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Posted By bthorn1983
Well guys thank you so much for your input. I got...

Well guys thank you so much for your input. I got it out to the lake and it fired up and idled great until i put it into reverse, then it died out. Had to do the same thing, get it to idle then give...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 04:39 PM
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Posted By bthorn1983
MMWJR, thank you, those all seem like relatively...

MMWJR, thank you, those all seem like relatively simple things to try and correct, i will work on these things tomorrow and update. If anyone has any other suggestions please comment, other then that...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 04:34 PM
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Posted By bthorn1983
good to know, so leave them be during the season?...

good to know, so leave them be during the season? thanks
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By bthorn1983
Recap and resort

fair enough. For others, as well as for my organization i would like to redescribe the problem to make sure i am as clear as possible, as well as to recap solutions.

- Bought the boat this year,...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 03:06 PM
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Posted By bthorn1983
well if i could get it to stay idling long enough...

well if i could get it to stay idling long enough i could tell, i will check tomorrow when i get it in the water. Like i said, i have to pretty much just get the engine running and then give it 3/4...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By bthorn1983
Now im at work, all freaked out that i ruined my...

Now im at work, all freaked out that i ruined my boat before we are supposed to go to Jobbie Nooner on friday. Any other solutions for the low idle no run issue that im having? Something easy to...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By bthorn1983
man, that is not what i wanted to hear.... i...

man, that is not what i wanted to hear.... i really really hope nothing happened.
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By bthorn1983
it doesnt really appear that the timing is very...

it doesnt really appear that the timing is very "adjustable", i could be wrong though, it does have the TKS system, i did start it up for about 5 seconds yesterday (dont have muffs) and without the...
Forum: Engines 06-24-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 49
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Posted By bthorn1983
well got some gas in a jar, let it sit over...

well got some gas in a jar, let it sit over night, no separation. Also i do NOT have a water/fuel separator in line between my tank and my fuel pump. Any other things i should look at before i go buy...
Forum: Engines 06-22-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By bthorn1983
thanks a lot, if the tornados stay away im gonna...

thanks a lot, if the tornados stay away im gonna look at it when i get off of work today and ill update tomorrow what i find.
Forum: Engines 06-22-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By bthorn1983
wow that is a wealth of information! thank you....

wow that is a wealth of information! thank you. Should i rule out bad gas and go with this? i just dont want to drain out 20+ gallons of gas if i dont have to.
Forum: Engines 06-22-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By bthorn1983
what is the best way to know if that is what i...

what is the best way to know if that is what i have? and how much are they to fix? is it just a solenoid?
Forum: Engines 06-22-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By bthorn1983
sorry should have said that, 3.0 Merc 4cyl. Looks...

sorry should have said that, 3.0 Merc 4cyl. Looks like a mechanical fuel pump, Carburated.
Forum: Engines 06-22-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By bthorn1983
No Low Idle Running

Ok guys, relatively new to boating, only have had outboards before. I bought a 2008 Maxum 1800 MX. I have gotten it out this year, it starts but then shuts off relatively quick unless i can give it...
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