The engine runs.
O.K., just barely, maybe a little better than barely. Runs a little rough. I've convinced myself it's the carbs for a couple reasons. It wont stay running at an idle unless I run the throttle stop (idle adjust) up and turn the idle speed to around 1,000RPM and it wont start at ALL unless I give it a shot of starting fluid, unless the motor is well warmed up.
It throttles up (seemingly) fine and planes the boat well, stays on throttle as well. The key-push actuates the choke solenoid and rolls the carb plates into "choke" position.
Assuming I'm on the correct path (input appreciated at this point) What do I look for after or even before taking the carbs off?
I cannot find any info on the choke system or circuit in either of the two manuals I have, only how to check the solenoid.
I already know to carefully inspect the needle for profile and floats for fluid, as well as ports for cleanliness. Is this choke system only built to restrict the air intake, or is there anything else to it? I have heard these DT series motors are a little on the cold-blooded side, but the air temp here was in the 60's and 70's when having these issues. When using fluid to start, on shot is all it takes and it doesn't die, when firing off the bottle (can).
As a bonus, I have no history with this motor as it's new to me. I will have a carb sync gauge and a set of rebuild kits in the mail soon, just gathering info ahead of time.
O.K., just barely, maybe a little better than barely. Runs a little rough. I've convinced myself it's the carbs for a couple reasons. It wont stay running at an idle unless I run the throttle stop (idle adjust) up and turn the idle speed to around 1,000RPM and it wont start at ALL unless I give it a shot of starting fluid, unless the motor is well warmed up.
It throttles up (seemingly) fine and planes the boat well, stays on throttle as well. The key-push actuates the choke solenoid and rolls the carb plates into "choke" position.
Assuming I'm on the correct path (input appreciated at this point) What do I look for after or even before taking the carbs off?
I cannot find any info on the choke system or circuit in either of the two manuals I have, only how to check the solenoid.
I already know to carefully inspect the needle for profile and floats for fluid, as well as ports for cleanliness. Is this choke system only built to restrict the air intake, or is there anything else to it? I have heard these DT series motors are a little on the cold-blooded side, but the air temp here was in the 60's and 70's when having these issues. When using fluid to start, on shot is all it takes and it doesn't die, when firing off the bottle (can).
As a bonus, I have no history with this motor as it's new to me. I will have a carb sync gauge and a set of rebuild kits in the mail soon, just gathering info ahead of time.