2001 Ficht 175 dying under load problem

[JimInVA]

Hey guys, newbie here, my ficht just bogs down and dies when I go to open her up, idles fine, cruises along in the no wake zone fine, then bogs down when I hit it, eventually cuts off, I have to squeeze the bulb to get her back to the dock, I just replaced all fuel lines and filters (except the tiny ornery zip tied one at the engine, I couldn't get that clamp off to save my life) and the spark plugs (XC12PEPB Champions) I can't afford to take it to the man right now, any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[walleye seeker]

Re: 2001 Ficht 175 dying under load problem

sounds like she is running out of fuel.

1. could be lift pump needs a rebuild
2.could be needle and seat in vapor canister leaking
3. could be low fuel pressure from the high output pump
4.could be sucking air somewhere between motor and tank

 

[JimInVA]

Re: 2001 Ficht 175 dying under load problem

Thanx walleye seeker, I've been told lift pump rebuild kit by a couple of non-expert guessers, sounds like I'm gonna need to get a book and some parts, I'll let ya know if it works, rebuild kit looks like the cheapest place to start.