redsinthehead
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- Jan 18, 2013
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Little less than a year ago, I purchased this new Yam 4/4 and used it to upgrade from 6 year old 2.5 Suzuki 4 stroke. I often switch back and forth using both of them on a Solo Skiff. I always flush after use and turn gas valve into off position to allow gas in carb to burn out so no gas left in carb. I store on a motor stand inside a shop.
I let it sit for about a month in August, when I took it out to test run it prior to fishing, I tried to fill internal gas tank (only about 1/3 full). Gas poured out of top and all over engine. Strainer in mouth of fill was somehow clogged and would not let gas through. I removed strainer, careful inspection showed no debris, foreign matter...looked normal. I had to dump gas from strainer then use compressed air to clear , took several tries, but finally allowed gas to pass through.
While strainer was out, checked for water/debris in bottom of tank... nothing. Re-inserted strainer and filled tank.
I then tried to start motor, no start, nothing.. After checking fire (spark good but plug was dry) and drained a little fuel from carb bowl, it looked fine, I took to dealer. He called me back to say carb was clogged with dried water residue and minor debris from "lack of use and improper fuel"..... I use non-eth, fresh gas, same tank as I use to fill Suzuki 2.5 (it starts 2/3 pull every time)..... Estimated cost to repair - parts and labor $300/$400.... carb rebuild or possibly new carb.... does this sound right? I checked fuel in 3 gal tank and no water or residue...????
I have two other Yamahas, both 50 hp 4 strokes, one 17 years old, one I bought new in late 2015.... I am a Yamaha guy... but this just sounds weird? what could have clogged strainer it was not in fuel fuel level was way below it...
ANY insight would be appreciated...
I let it sit for about a month in August, when I took it out to test run it prior to fishing, I tried to fill internal gas tank (only about 1/3 full). Gas poured out of top and all over engine. Strainer in mouth of fill was somehow clogged and would not let gas through. I removed strainer, careful inspection showed no debris, foreign matter...looked normal. I had to dump gas from strainer then use compressed air to clear , took several tries, but finally allowed gas to pass through.
While strainer was out, checked for water/debris in bottom of tank... nothing. Re-inserted strainer and filled tank.
I then tried to start motor, no start, nothing.. After checking fire (spark good but plug was dry) and drained a little fuel from carb bowl, it looked fine, I took to dealer. He called me back to say carb was clogged with dried water residue and minor debris from "lack of use and improper fuel"..... I use non-eth, fresh gas, same tank as I use to fill Suzuki 2.5 (it starts 2/3 pull every time)..... Estimated cost to repair - parts and labor $300/$400.... carb rebuild or possibly new carb.... does this sound right? I checked fuel in 3 gal tank and no water or residue...????
I have two other Yamahas, both 50 hp 4 strokes, one 17 years old, one I bought new in late 2015.... I am a Yamaha guy... but this just sounds weird? what could have clogged strainer it was not in fuel fuel level was way below it...
ANY insight would be appreciated...