My best friend has had some medical probs lately and I'm trying to get him fishing.
2005 60hp 2-stroke bigfoot The boat is new to him and hasn't run well since he got it. The boat had been sitting and he was told it had some issues. I'm not an outboard guy and would appreciate any help I can get so I can help him.
Comp: 1(top)-119, 2-121, 3-121
Showing spark on all 3
Rebuilt carbs and fixed a few other things-backwards fuel filter, some lines not tied down.
Replaced plugs($16ea wow)fuel pump and ~2/3 of gas, I would've drained 1st, he didn't.
Found the stator connections had separated by the tie strap(looked factory) and likely had shorted. Battery wasn't charging before those connectors were cleaned up-now it is.
The engine would only stay running with the key button before the fuel pump was fixed. Now it starts easily but doesn't run smoothly(never was smooth) or at low rpms. The neutral throttle response isn't right. Give a little throttle and a bump and it will wind up and then stumble down in steps to a stall. At each stumble is a low 'poot' sound. That process is repeatable...does it everytime. After running 1 plug is burning right and the other 2 are rich.
I'm here to add anything that will help.
2005 60 ELPTO 1B035175P I can post the tag if it helps.
Thanks,
Greg
2005 60hp 2-stroke bigfoot The boat is new to him and hasn't run well since he got it. The boat had been sitting and he was told it had some issues. I'm not an outboard guy and would appreciate any help I can get so I can help him.
Comp: 1(top)-119, 2-121, 3-121
Showing spark on all 3
Rebuilt carbs and fixed a few other things-backwards fuel filter, some lines not tied down.
Replaced plugs($16ea wow)fuel pump and ~2/3 of gas, I would've drained 1st, he didn't.
Found the stator connections had separated by the tie strap(looked factory) and likely had shorted. Battery wasn't charging before those connectors were cleaned up-now it is.
The engine would only stay running with the key button before the fuel pump was fixed. Now it starts easily but doesn't run smoothly(never was smooth) or at low rpms. The neutral throttle response isn't right. Give a little throttle and a bump and it will wind up and then stumble down in steps to a stall. At each stumble is a low 'poot' sound. That process is repeatable...does it everytime. After running 1 plug is burning right and the other 2 are rich.
I'm here to add anything that will help.
2005 60 ELPTO 1B035175P I can post the tag if it helps.
Thanks,
Greg
