Just an update on this if anyone ever has a similar issue...
I noticed yesterday when I took the carb cover plate off that full throttle at the control didn't open the butterflies at all so I adjusted the cable barrel to get the proper action; neutral has butterflies closed and WOT has them...
I have a '94 WaveRaider and had the same issue. The fix was cleaning the carbs and new spark plugs. It isn't a hard procedure to do.
When you run it last at the end of the season be sure to run some fuel stabilizer through the system and that will help next season.
That's what I'm thinking the more I think about it.
I know it was tuned at the mechanic's shop not in the water; he set the idle in the water. I also need to check the trigger and make sure it moves freely.
I agree on condition. Chances are good if someone kept it covered/garage kept, gelcoat looks shiny, seats are in good shape, carpet is in good shape, and so on that everything else was equally cared for. You're not gonna spend time/$ keeping everything else up and then skip oil changes and...
I have one of the old Guide Series boxes as well. I like it but doesn't really fit nicely in my kayak or bass boat.
The biggest downside with the soft bags I found was when I was kayak fishing. It was real easy to get baits caught on the bag and mesh.
On the bass boat I pretty much use the...
Ordered the shop manual and it said normal compression should be between 110 - 130. Port side compression was 120, 118, 115. Starboard side was similar 123, 119, and 116.
I went to check the spark etc and found out my buddy left with the opener to my detached garage so I can't get in. May...
Recently picked up a Ranger 360V with a Mercury XR2 150HP (serial 0A994384).
Idle was set at the mechanic shop to 1,000RPM which he said was high but engine didn't seem to want to idle much lower than that. He was concerned lowering it much more it wouldn't stay running. Otherwise, engine...
