jnaarnold
Seaman
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- Aug 11, 2007
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OK guys, if you've read my other thread in here, I have finally got to water test my boat...a 1986 Starcraft 16' Jon. I have gone through the carbs. I thoroughly cleaned them and checked the float/levels. I took the boat out friday night, it just seemed like it was loading up, then if I stayed in the throttle, it would clear up and go. I went out tonight and moved what I think is the choke solenoid lever, a red lever on a solenoid, on the opposite side of the starter motor. (I might not be real clear on my terminology, I work more on cars than boats.) Anyway, if I move the lever to the left(if you are facing it) to say the nine o'clock position the motor runs really really rough, but will clear up and reall run great near wide open throttle. If I move the lever to the eleven o'clock posistion I can almost get a decent idle and still retain good top end. Id I move it straight up or anywhere from twelve o'clock to three o'clock, it will idle great but when I give it the throttle, it accelerates for a brief couple of seconds, then just max's out, almost like it falls on it's face. It will not pick back up either, like it's completely not going to go any faster, maybe 3-4,000 rpm's, maybe. Where is that lever supposed to be pointing?
Second question, I have a manual and still I am not clear on this. The two hash marks(white) on the throttle indicate what? Also, there is a rod, with a threaded end, a nut and a thumb nut to adjust where these line line up with a roller guide. Can someone explain--please-- where and why these are to line up? Thanks. I have read countless posts, and have done a lot of research, just sometimes, to get a fresh or personal perspective is all it takes to clear things up. Thanks for all the help guys...you're awesome. I look forward to the replies.
John
Second question, I have a manual and still I am not clear on this. The two hash marks(white) on the throttle indicate what? Also, there is a rod, with a threaded end, a nut and a thumb nut to adjust where these line line up with a roller guide. Can someone explain--please-- where and why these are to line up? Thanks. I have read countless posts, and have done a lot of research, just sometimes, to get a fresh or personal perspective is all it takes to clear things up. Thanks for all the help guys...you're awesome. I look forward to the replies.
John