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bigdog · 08-01-2009, 01:57 PM

Thanks MacShpMan for info about vent hose blockage. I have checked
hose at the top where it eixts the boat, however, have not checked
entire length of hose. Not sure how one would do that, or how to clean out.
Suppose I could run some plastic tubing down through the vent hose to check for obstructions, but then again don't want to force anything down
furhter if something is there....

I can relate to your friend's boat problems. I feel like I'm changing parts like clothes !

Talked to marine tech. this morning, he didn't have a chance to replace Distributor Cap or Rotor Friday because of backlog of customer repairs.
He's going to order parts Monday and work on boat Tuesday. After parts installed he said he'll take to nearby pond to test, best he can do under the conditions. I plan to be on that ride myself !

Marine Tech said it may be Carb problems again, but I reminded him the Carb about the complete Carb rebuild job he did 1 year ago. He said, Carb can still get gummed up with ethanol varnish, even after a short amount of time.

Explained to Marine Tech that I checked for Ignition Wire arching under the cover of darkness last night, and could not detect any arching from wires or Distributor Cap. He came right out and said 'It's not your wires, wires in a boat last forever' ! This seems very contradictory to what has been shared on this Forum. Then again, I'm not the Professional Marine Tech.
Honestly, the collections of knowledge and experience from members of this Forum, have been invalluable !

I find it extremely difficult to believe that the ethanol gas can be constantly causing my issues. Can't just be me ! Everyone would be having problems with their engines. Problem has to be something unrelated to gas.

Let me ask one last question..... If new Distributor Cap and Rotor, do not correct the problem, next replacement part may be the Coil.
Just a process of elimniation at this point....

How can you tell if you have a bad Coil? What are the symptoms?
Would symptoms be contant or intermitant, and it heats up?

Thanks agin.
Bigdog

08-01-2009, 01:57 PM	#45
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	Engine Stalling Problems Thanks MacShpMan for info about vent hose blockage. I have checked hose at the top where it eixts the boat, however, have not checked entire length of hose. Not sure how one would do that, or how to clean out. Suppose I could run some plastic tubing down through the vent hose to check for obstructions, but then again don't want to force anything down furhter if something is there.... I can relate to your friend's boat problems. I feel like I'm changing parts like clothes ! Talked to marine tech. this morning, he didn't have a chance to replace Distributor Cap or Rotor Friday because of backlog of customer repairs. He's going to order parts Monday and work on boat Tuesday. After parts installed he said he'll take to nearby pond to test, best he can do under the conditions. I plan to be on that ride myself ! Marine Tech said it may be Carb problems again, but I reminded him the Carb about the complete Carb rebuild job he did 1 year ago. He said, Carb can still get gummed up with ethanol varnish, even after a short amount of time. Explained to Marine Tech that I checked for Ignition Wire arching under the cover of darkness last night, and could not detect any arching from wires or Distributor Cap. He came right out and said 'It's not your wires, wires in a boat last forever' ! This seems very contradictory to what has been shared on this Forum. Then again, I'm not the Professional Marine Tech. Honestly, the collections of knowledge and experience from members of this Forum, have been invalluable ! I find it extremely difficult to believe that the ethanol gas can be constantly causing my issues. Can't just be me ! Everyone would be having problems with their engines. Problem has to be something unrelated to gas. Let me ask one last question..... If new Distributor Cap and Rotor, do not correct the problem, next replacement part may be the Coil. Just a process of elimniation at this point.... How can you tell if you have a bad Coil? What are the symptoms? Would symptoms be contant or intermitant, and it heats up? Thanks agin. Bigdog