'92 XP Falls on Its Face

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I brought my '92 XP out for it first run this year, did not go so well!

It will take off fine, then after 10 secs will fall on its face. It wont die, it will keep running, just lose all power. If I let go of the throttle, let it idle for a sec, it will take off again, only to fall flat after 10 seconds of WOT running. Any ideas?
 

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Re: '92 XP Falls on Its Face

I should also add, it started doing this on the last run of last year. I added Startron Stabilizer/fogger to the fuel. Could that have anything to do with it?
 

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Re: '92 XP Falls on Its Face

Sound like a dirty carb...that is what I am thinking personally.

Anyone know about these carbs, with tricks and also need to know what plug it takes.

Cheers
 

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Re: '92 XP Falls on Its Face

Did you check the fuel filter? My 94 SPX has one just like my 50hp merc. Mine is right under the dash. Follow the fuel lines from the fuel switch. My Merc did the same thing three years ago and it was full of water.
 
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