Re: 01' MCM5.0 EFI runs rough
I have no idea why the double post keeps happening. I have only clicked the reply key ONCE each time.<br />The boat is still in the slip and as I mentioned, seems to run rough even at idle, under no load, in the slip, just after starting. I'm just trying to eliminate low tech possibilities, and the possible clogged vent is an easy test. If she runs OK, either with just checking this, and with a new coil, I can take the boat down the no-wake zone and out in the river for a test. Also, as she is to be hauled a week from tomorrow, this will also allow me to pump out the holding tank at the marina next door, as our marina has no pump out facilities. We were on the way to do this the last time out, when she starting running rough, and I thought she may stall so headed back to the slip. My question was whether or not the fact that she runs rough and seems to want to stall all the time now, not after 45 or so minutes under load, this would tell us anything about the coil. I did hear a loud crackling sound when trying to speed up when it first occured, which I believe was the coil arcing. I know that I will most likely not resolve this until spring, but just trying to do what I can now. If I had a trailer, I would just take her to the Merc shop now, but since that will be complicated and a PIA in the spring, am hoping to avoid. Obviously, the most important thing is that she is winterized on time. Thanks again for all of the help, Eric
I have no idea why the double post keeps happening. I have only clicked the reply key ONCE each time.<br />The boat is still in the slip and as I mentioned, seems to run rough even at idle, under no load, in the slip, just after starting. I'm just trying to eliminate low tech possibilities, and the possible clogged vent is an easy test. If she runs OK, either with just checking this, and with a new coil, I can take the boat down the no-wake zone and out in the river for a test. Also, as she is to be hauled a week from tomorrow, this will also allow me to pump out the holding tank at the marina next door, as our marina has no pump out facilities. We were on the way to do this the last time out, when she starting running rough, and I thought she may stall so headed back to the slip. My question was whether or not the fact that she runs rough and seems to want to stall all the time now, not after 45 or so minutes under load, this would tell us anything about the coil. I did hear a loud crackling sound when trying to speed up when it first occured, which I believe was the coil arcing. I know that I will most likely not resolve this until spring, but just trying to do what I can now. If I had a trailer, I would just take her to the Merc shop now, but since that will be complicated and a PIA in the spring, am hoping to avoid. Obviously, the most important thing is that she is winterized on time. Thanks again for all of the help, Eric