Trooper583
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Sep 19, 2010
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Hello, I have been reading these forums for quite some time now and have decided to join the fun.
Recently, my wife and I spent the night on our 21' Rinker. When we launched the boat, it started great and idled for about about 1 minute before dying. I was almost unable to get it restarted but finally did. We drove around the lake for approximately 45 minutes before anchoring in our bay. While driving around there were no noticeable problems with engine performance. When morning came the boat started great and again idled for about 1 minute before dying. This time I couldn't get it started.
After confirming there is good spark, I have decided it must be fuel delivery. While trying to start it for nearly 30 minutes I could smell no raw fuel, the carb also appeared very dry.(first clue) No fuel can be seen coming into the jets while someone advances the throttle. I have checked the fuel pump by hard wiring it to the battery for a moment to confirm it is working. I also checked the oil pressure switch and confirmed it is working properly.
I recently bought the boat and I don't think the fuel filter has been changed before. I also know that the anti siphon valve has not been changed.
Needless to say, I have narrowed to a weak fuel pump, faulty anti siphon valve, carb trouble or clogged fuel filter.
It seems like it is burning the fuel from the carb bowl but it isn't being replenished.
My question is where should I start. Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Recently, my wife and I spent the night on our 21' Rinker. When we launched the boat, it started great and idled for about about 1 minute before dying. I was almost unable to get it restarted but finally did. We drove around the lake for approximately 45 minutes before anchoring in our bay. While driving around there were no noticeable problems with engine performance. When morning came the boat started great and again idled for about 1 minute before dying. This time I couldn't get it started.
After confirming there is good spark, I have decided it must be fuel delivery. While trying to start it for nearly 30 minutes I could smell no raw fuel, the carb also appeared very dry.(first clue) No fuel can be seen coming into the jets while someone advances the throttle. I have checked the fuel pump by hard wiring it to the battery for a moment to confirm it is working. I also checked the oil pressure switch and confirmed it is working properly.
I recently bought the boat and I don't think the fuel filter has been changed before. I also know that the anti siphon valve has not been changed.
Needless to say, I have narrowed to a weak fuel pump, faulty anti siphon valve, carb trouble or clogged fuel filter.
It seems like it is burning the fuel from the carb bowl but it isn't being replenished.
My question is where should I start. Thank you for taking the time to read this post.