Engine cutting out under load

HellRaZoR004 · 09-07-2016, 05:34 PM

Are you sure the timing is correct? I also just read somewhere that if this is off it could cause overheat conditions...something else that you are seeing.

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SAB1 · 09-07-2016, 07:33 PM

Yikes. It could many things as discussed above but the guy who recommended new plug wires is spot on. That's a cheap thing to do that takes minutes. I'd try that before I did anything else. Twenty year old wires aren't doing u any favors.

LakeErieFishing · 09-07-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

Are you sure the timing is correct? I also just read somewhere that if this is off it could cause overheat conditions...something else that you are seeing.

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...iser-888/page2

No, I don't know if the timing is correct. I found timing marks and will check the timing.

Descant · 09-08-2016, 08:50 AM

There are several youtube videos on timing. You need a timing light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwp9rtTPPJc

LakeErieFishing · 09-08-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

There are several youtube videos on timing. You need a timing light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwp9rtTPPJc

I have access to a timing light. However, I don't think the timing "teeth" shown in the video are on the motor.

Frdxplorer · 09-08-2016, 10:39 AM

We just had a very similar problem. Turned out that it was a battery issue. Although it was starting fine, both batteries were extremely low. Replaced them, and now totally fine.

LakeErieFishing · 09-08-2016, 03:50 PM

If a fuel system problem, what type of fuel line do I need that runs from the fuel tank pickup to the spin-on fuel filter? Is a rubber or vinyl hose okay? The fuel lines from the fuel filter to carb are all stainless.

Thanks

ITD · 09-08-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeErieFishing

If a fuel system problem, what type of fuel line do I need that runs from the fuel tank pickup to the spin-on fuel filter? Is a rubber or vinyl hose okay? The fuel lines from the fuel filter to carb are all stainless.

Thanks

Best bet is to go to a marina or autoparts store and by fuel line, bring a piece of what you want to replace to get the right size.

LakeErieFishing · 09-14-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ITD

Best bet is to go to a marina or autoparts store and by fuel line, bring a piece of what you want to replace to get the right size.

3/8" marine grade fuel line. I'm getting some of that too. I'll replace the current line.

LakeErieFishing · 09-14-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeErieFishing

I have access to a timing light. However, I don't think the timing "teeth" shown in the video are on the motor.

Okay, I found the timing marks. I bought new plug wires. I'll time the engine at 600 to 700 rpm and see how it goes.

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HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Are you sure the timing is correct? I also just read somewhere that if this is off it could cause overheat conditions...something else that you are seeing. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...iser-888/page2

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SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 191 Thanked 324 Times in 237 Posts	Yikes. It could many things as discussed above but the guy who recommended new plug wires is spot on. That's a cheap thing to do that takes minutes. I'd try that before I did anything else. Twenty year old wires aren't doing u any favors.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,384 Thanks: 1,357 Thanked 1,629 Times in 1,061 Posts	There are several youtube videos on timing. You need a timing light. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwp9rtTPPJc

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09-08-2016, 10:39 AM	#6
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	We just had a very similar problem. Turned out that it was a battery issue. Although it was starting fine, both batteries were extremely low. Replaced them, and now totally fine.

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