98 sea ray. With 3.0l hard starting

micsol

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I all this is my first boat and I'm not sure what to look at. I bought this boat back in the spring. And now that I am able to get it out and use it I'm having an issue. So the engine runs great once it has reached operating temp and it'll idle all day long. But when I'm unloading it it will not idle at all. And at the very beginning it will die even idled up to 2000-3000rpm or so. I am not sure what to look for so any ideas on what to look at or do would be a huge help. Because spending 10-15 minutes trying to get away from the boat ramp is not fun for me or anyone else waiting to launch. Thanks
 

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Re: 98 sea ray. With 3.0l hard starting

Ayuh,.... Give it a Full Tune Up, 'n Service, payin' particular attention to the Choke on the carb...
 

micsol

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Re: 98 sea ray. With 3.0l hard starting

Ok. What all is involved in a full tune up and service besides oil change and plugs
 

cr2k

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Re: 98 sea ray. With 3.0l hard starting

Timing, addressing carb issues like choke and accelerator pump.
 

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Re: 98 sea ray. With 3.0l hard starting

Ok. What all is involved in a full tune up and service besides oil change and plugs

Timing, addressing carb issues like choke and accelerator pump.

Ayuh,... cap, 'n rotor,... test the wires,...

a compression test don't hurt either...
 
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