1995 175 Ocean Pro

[shoveler]

This problem has me puzzled!!!<br /><br />While running at 4000rpm the motor just quit. I cleared the fuel/water seperator that did have some water in it. Started motor and ran fine for about 30 sec. At this point I changed seperator, the fuel that came out didn't look right. My thought was bad gas. At home the motor started right up and ran great for 45min. At this point I let it cool down and attempted to start, but nothing.<br />I hooked up a portable tank with new fuel and still nothing. I removed all spark plugs and cleaned them, they appeared to be fine.<br /><br />Any Ideas

 

[kevin Ron]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

Check and clean all the wire connections behind the air box. I had the same problem and the wire connections were saturated with oil from over the years. I cleaned the connection and the problem went away. If thats not it check the optical sencer for cracks.

 

[james roach]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

Did you still have spark after it quit? Sounds like maybe not.

 

[kevin Ron]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

No I did not have spark after it quit. The Mech that found the crack in the optical sencer thought that was the problem and it did help a little but it still quit every once in a while. Some time it would start right back up others it wouldn't but then it would start when I got it home. After I cleaned the wires and connections behind the air box I haven't had any problems. Good luck.

 

[james roach]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

Better start checking power pack, stator, etc. Check all the obvious stuff first like ground wires and connections to your electrical system.

 

[shoveler]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

Thanks for the replies.<br /><br />Tommorow I will clean all connections and wires. We'll see if it could be that simple.

 

[kshelly]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

For what it's worth, same thing just happened to me, although I'm running an older engine ('77 Johnny). I was running at half throttle and it just died. Started again, but ran rough, then wouldn't run or start at all. Found it firing on only 1 cylinder. Power Pack fixed it...

 

[shoveler]

Re: 1995 175 Ocean Pro

Finally got her running.......<br />I drained the fuel tank and found a peice of calking near the pickup tube, also replaced the fuel/water seperator and fuel line. So far she is running great. <br />Thanks for all your tips.<br /><br />Jason