Tidy Up My 1971 Electric Shift 50

[racerone]

Sorry, I believe I have indicated to you that this switch is ON THE MOTOR way back in post # 4 .------Find it / see how how it works / adjust accordingly !!-------See the label on the lower cowling ?-----More info for you on the choke operation.

 

[boobie]

The toggle switch for the choke is right under the key !!

 

[jvanhees]

Thanks for your help guys. I am new to this, and have never used a choke that was a toggle switch.

The reason it wasn't choking, the switch was not hooked up. The spring had fallen off. That is now fixed.

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Now that that is fixed, it seems to start up pretty well! Forward, neutral, reverse all work well. Time to change gear lube, impeller, and put on a fresh coat of paint.

 

[jvanhees]

Hey guys! I have had the motor working perfect the last 2 summers and have really enjoyed it. Starts right up and runs pretty darn good....but now I have an issue.

The 2 times I have had it out this year after winter, I cannot get past half speed when throttle is full on. Full on is like 35mpg the last 2 summers. The boat wont jump on plane and just acts like its heavy/full of water(its not). The RPMs do not go as high either but are fairly high.

-I thought it was bad gas and old plugs, but I replaced those and it is not.
-Lower unit oil has been changed annually and is perfectly clear.
-Boat runs and sounded perfect both times on muffs, but once in the water I have half speed.
-Reverse still works perfect.
-I have had the pump the fuel line some this year as well to keep pressure, but not always. Short on getting gas?
-I also had fuel leaking down the side of the motor tonight when I looked. Fished yesterday.

Thoughts? It didnt stop me from getting my limit of walleye, but I like to go fast!

 

[jvanhees]

Some fuel dripping off the clamp. This hose goes up into the bottom of the fuel filter

 

[jvanhees]

This line comes out of the bottom of the carb(left) and goes down to the right, then it is pinched, and goes back up and to the right.

 

[jvanhees]

Other pics i snapped tonight of the fuel filter.

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[jimmbo]

I believe that engine has a thermal-electric choke. The choke solenoid keeps the choke fully closed while cranking and a springed linkage holds it partially closed until the engine warms up. When engine reaches 145 degrees, a thermal switch opens and current is cut off from solenoid. There is an electric override and a 3 position manual slide control

 

[jvanhees]

I believe that engine has a thermal-electric choke. The choke solenoid keeps the choke fully closed while cranking and a springed linkage holds it partially closed until the engine warms up. When engine reaches 145 degrees, a thermal switch opens and current is cut off from solenoid. There is an electric override and a 3 position manual slide control

​Thank you - is this regarding post #24 ?

 

[racerone]

That unit pictured in post # 27 is the fuel pump.----The filter is the screen that should be in the cap with the screw.

 

[jvanhees]

That unit pictured in post # 27 is the fuel pump.----The filter is the screen that should be in the cap with the screw.

Ok that makes sense and matches what I was looking up with new fuel pumps. Any advice on the issue at hand? Screen was clear.

 

[jvanhees]

BTT - question on post 27

 

[racerone]

Repeat your questions here.

 

[jvanhees]

Repeat your questions here.

Hey guys! I have had the motor working perfect the last 2 summers and have really enjoyed it. Starts right up and runs pretty darn good....but now I have an issue.

The 2 times I have had it out this year after winter, I cannot get past half speed when throttle is full on. Full on is like 35mpg the last 2 summers. The boat wont jump on plane and just acts like its heavy/full of water(its not). The RPMs do not go as high either but are fairly high.

-I thought it was bad gas and old plugs, but I replaced those and it is not.
-Lower unit oil has been changed annually and is perfectly clear.
-Boat runs and sounded perfect both times on muffs, but once in the water I have half speed.
-Reverse still works perfect.
-I have had the pump the fuel line some this year as well to keep pressure, but not always. Short on getting gas?
-I also had fuel leaking down the side of the motor tonight when I looked. Fished yesterday.

Thoughts? It didnt stop me from getting my limit of walleye, but I like to go fast!

UPDATE:

I believe the issue is it is not getting gas. The bulb keeps losing pressure and I keep having to pump it and turn the motor over multiple times to get it to stay running. It will fire and die....fire and die....fire fire and die...etc while I keep pumping the bulb.
New tank line or new fuel pump needed? All of the above?

It still goes very slow at full throttle and takes a while to get started, when it never was an issue before. Fished Sunday.