Slab Squathrust
Cadet
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2012
- Messages
- 7
So I had a question a few days back that was helped quite well, but now I'm back with another. When starting the motor up in a trash can (with water) it runs just fine. However, when you get it out on the water and put it in gear, it begins to struggle. While it doesn't die, the motor runs slow and at noticeably lower RPMs than when in neutral. I saw someone mention on another thread to try pulling the plugs one at a time. They suggested a potential electrical issue that was hidden when the engine wasn't under load. I started the engine with 1 plug disconnected each time. While it didn't run as well, it started right up and didn't struggle when missing either spark plug.
I also noticed that while out on the water, the line between the fuel pump and carburetor was leaking at the connection to the carburetor when you squeezed the fuel bulb on the line between the motor and the gas tank. I think I will replace these lines, but any additional help or ideas are appreciated.
I also noticed that while out on the water, the line between the fuel pump and carburetor was leaking at the connection to the carburetor when you squeezed the fuel bulb on the line between the motor and the gas tank. I think I will replace these lines, but any additional help or ideas are appreciated.