1998 40 hp force

womblebee

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I have a 1998 40 HP force OB engine, When I run it awhile it quits and when it cools off it start up again. What could be wrong? Thanks Jack
 

wickware

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Re: 1998 40 hp force

1. Is it over heating?

2. Do you have an over heating alarm?

3. Is it showing a good flow of cooling water exiting the engine?

4. Have you replaced your water pump?s impeller in the last few years?

5. Does it have good power indicating it?s probably not tune-up related?

Good Luck! jow
 

foodfisher

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Re: 1998 40 hp force

A guess. When warm metal expands, maybe creating a ground that opens again when cool. Check for worn wiring.
 

Gerald9

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Re: 1998 40 hp force

It could be a bad stator. This is located just under the flywheel.

I had to replace mine a few years ago on a '96 40 hp Force.
 
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