1984 Invader engine rough idle and misfire

sweeks

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We have a 1984 Invader that was donated to our Boy Scout troop. The motor was rebuilt last year and ran great for a few outings. Last time out, it started up ok, but ran very rough at idle. In gear at full throttle seemed to work fine. However after 15 minutes it misfired when let off the throttle. Continued to get worse and would misfire and stall when in gear. Had to limp back to the dock at a very slow speed, otherwise would cut out and stall. Took it home, replaced the fuel filter, added gas conditioner, and checked plugs (greyish/white seem ok). Took it back the to lake and same thing. Idles rough, misfires a bit and runs at first and then shuts down after 15-20 minutes. Anything else we should check before we haul it back to the shop?
 

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Re: 1984 Invader engine rough idle and misfire

We have a 1984 Invader that was donated to our Boy Scout troop. The motor was rebuilt last year and ran great for a few outings. Last time out, it started up ok, but ran very rough at idle. In gear at full throttle seemed to work fine. However after 15 minutes it misfired when let off the throttle. Continued to get worse and would misfire and stall when in gear. Had to limp back to the dock at a very slow speed, otherwise would cut out and stall. Took it home, replaced the fuel filter, added gas conditioner, and checked plugs (greyish/white seem ok). Took it back the to lake and same thing. Idles rough, misfires a bit and runs at first and then shuts down after 15-20 minutes. Anything else we should check before we haul it back to the shop?

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... What motor,..?? What drive,..??

Did ya inspect the Contents of the old filter,..??

I suspect Bad gas...
 

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Re: 1984 Invader engine rough idle and misfire

Empty the filter into a clear jar and look for water at the bottom.Also try running the boat on a portable tank.
 

sweeks

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Re: 1984 Invader engine rough idle and misfire

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... What motor,..?? What drive,..??

Did ya inspect the Contents of the old filter,..??

I suspect Bad gas...

Engine: MCM 140
Outdrive: 3.0 liter mercruiser

I emptied the fuel filter as suggested into a clear clean jar and saw no signs of water
 
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