98HydraSport
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- Feb 24, 2012
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I have a 1998 Evinrude 225 Vindicatoron a 205 Hydra Sport. I just recently replaced the lower unit, spark plugs, fuel filter, and power pack.
Put the boat in the water, fires up first or second turn and idles fine (out of gear). I put it in gear and if I don't give it throttle it will shut off (no matter what temp or how long the engine has been running). It runs fine when I get it on pad or any speeds above 5mph. Even when I've ran it all day and I get back to the marina (No-Wake Zone) the motor will still shut off. I've checked the fuel bulb and it is pretty hard (definitely some resistance when squeezed) when motor is on. When the motor is off I can only squeeze the bulb aprox. 2 times before it really stiffens up.
I had a mechanic come out and look at it and he said it was the power pack, because the 3 cylinders on the Port side were still firing with the key off. So, I repalced the power pack with a Mallory 9-25019. When replacing the power pack, it appears the previous owner had a short in the wires (Brown, Brown/Yellow) that lead to the stator from the power pack. Instead of plugs, he butt spliced the wires together. I tested the wires and there was still power flowing through the wires.
Took it to the lake, fired right up, and then put it in gear and within 10-30 seconds it shuts off. It will fire right back up, no problems until I put it in gear. Once I get out of the marina (No Wake Zone), open up the throttle and it takes off great. Full loaded with 2 bigger guys it was cruising 59mph at 4500rpm.
It seems to be a fuel issue, but I can't put a finger on it. I am open to any thoughts or suggestions as to what the issue could be.
Thanks!
Put the boat in the water, fires up first or second turn and idles fine (out of gear). I put it in gear and if I don't give it throttle it will shut off (no matter what temp or how long the engine has been running). It runs fine when I get it on pad or any speeds above 5mph. Even when I've ran it all day and I get back to the marina (No-Wake Zone) the motor will still shut off. I've checked the fuel bulb and it is pretty hard (definitely some resistance when squeezed) when motor is on. When the motor is off I can only squeeze the bulb aprox. 2 times before it really stiffens up.
I had a mechanic come out and look at it and he said it was the power pack, because the 3 cylinders on the Port side were still firing with the key off. So, I repalced the power pack with a Mallory 9-25019. When replacing the power pack, it appears the previous owner had a short in the wires (Brown, Brown/Yellow) that lead to the stator from the power pack. Instead of plugs, he butt spliced the wires together. I tested the wires and there was still power flowing through the wires.
Took it to the lake, fired right up, and then put it in gear and within 10-30 seconds it shuts off. It will fire right back up, no problems until I put it in gear. Once I get out of the marina (No Wake Zone), open up the throttle and it takes off great. Full loaded with 2 bigger guys it was cruising 59mph at 4500rpm.
It seems to be a fuel issue, but I can't put a finger on it. I am open to any thoughts or suggestions as to what the issue could be.
Thanks!