Thread: Outboard motor question

I emptied my tank before I went out this weekend and put the seafoam in it, so I know the gas is good and fresh, I am going to check my plugs on Monday, replace them, they are 4 years old and are the original plugs. I will also check for air leaks in the fuel line also.

also may not be the case but 2 strokes idle a little lower on ethanol if your state has by chance switched to ethanol in the down time.

Carbs need cleaned out...

any air leaks in your fuel line supply could choke it out at idle speeds. while you pump the bulb listen for an air leak in any of your connections.

I would supect old fuel, in the carbs. Pepper

Put new fuel as stated .....if that doesnt do the trick most likely carbs need cleaned..............do mine every 4 months or so ......typically the jets will get gunk in them and best to take out and clean

It could be a couple different things but I would put money on the carbs being gunked up. Even though you changed the gas, there was still some old fuel in the internal fuel lines and it doesn't take much bad gas to clog the jets. A good way to check is to unscrew the drain plugs on the side of your carbs (it's a brass, flat-head screw). Use a white rag to absorb the fuel and watch what comes out. If the fuel is bad, there will be...

Carbs need to be cleaned !!!!!!

4 yr old plugs?

Pull the jets out of the carbs and clean them out. Guaranteed. You can send me the $$$ anytime. No bill.