Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Took it out last weekend!!
Posted by SVTErik529 on 07/21/08 - 3:47 PM
#1
Well, for the first time I took out my 1986 Montauk last weekend. I still need to play around with it to work some issues out, but it felt good to get it out on the water. The only issue I had with it is the way the motor was idling. It just kept dying at idle. I think I will try taking the plugs out and changing them and maybe taking the carbs apart and cleaning them out. Hopefully I'll get to that this coming weekend or so.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/21/08 - 4:22 PM
#2
Glad you got to take it out for the initial run.
Do you have fresh fuel?
New fuel bulb and lines?
Just a couple other things to consider before rebuilding the carbs.
You could also run some seafoam through the engine and see if that helps.
Posted by joninnj on 07/21/08 - 6:31 PM
#3
Use a high concentration, like the whole can in a 6 gal tank or less... :p
Good Luck
Posted by edmaude on 07/21/08 - 7:48 PM
#4
Ran some Seafoam through my boat for her first run last weekend and no more low choppy idle.......Mixed 1 can to 5 gallons of fuel
Thanks for the advice Jon.....
Posted by joninnj on 07/22/08 - 4:30 AM
#5
Great, the stuff seems to work almost all the time on margin cases of clogged up carbs.
ED, BTW were you out on GWL Sunday? I was out late afternoon let me know when you go out...B)
Posted by SVTErik529 on 07/22/08 - 3:36 PM
#6
Thanks Guys!! Someone else also told me about that stuff today. I'll definitely try that soon. I have about 10 gals of fresh gas in my tank right now so how much you think I should put in there? Thanks alot!!!
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Posted by adrian961 on 07/22/08 - 5:15 PM
#7
Seafoam; Is it any different than say, Marvel Mystery Oil?
Posted by dmrose on 07/23/08 - 10:28 AM
#8
I think i'm going to rub some Seafoam on my shin the next time I slice it open jumping off the boat while it's on the trailer. It should work on bald spots as well. My dog has a bum leg right now, a little Seafoam mixed 1:3 in his water bowl should work to clean him out a bit..... You gotta love the stuff....
BTW, after my success with the Old Yammer i ran a can through my 5.0 liter Explorer and it completely erased a nagging misfire.
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Posted by CES on 07/23/08 - 11:15 AM
#9
how much seafoam did you put into the tank of your Explorer? How many gals of gas were in your fuel tank?
Posted by dmrose on 07/23/08 - 5:58 PM
#10
I had a full tank so ~20g and dumped nearly a full can in the tank.
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Posted by SVTErik529 on 07/24/08 - 3:52 PM
#11
dmrose wrote:
I think i'm going to rub some Seafoam on my shin the next time I slice it open jumping off the boat while it's on the trailer. It should work on bald spots as well. My dog has a bum leg right now, a little Seafoam mixed 1:3 in his water bowl should work to clean him out a bit..... You gotta love the stuff....
BTW, after my success with the Old Yammer i ran a can through my 5.0 liter Explorer and it completely erased a nagging misfire.
D
I heard they are coming out with a seafoam male enhancement cream too:D