[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling

[Michael D. Weisner]

Michael T,

I gather from your response that you have also eliminated the tank vent. 
Please be aware the opening the vent, if clogged, is not the same as 
removing the filler cap.  If the tank is not vented, the engine will stall 
just as you have described.

Hose appears to be clear from your description and as long as it primes the 
engine (no leaks, otherwise) it is probably good to go.  There really is no 
need to disassemble the tank/hose assembly that I can think of if the hose 
is ok.

What year and model engine is it so that I may locate the proper diagram to 
show the fuel filter.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "MichaelT" <mticse at gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 1:29 PM
>
>
> OK...some basic questions Mike:
>
> Where's the fuel filter? Its not refrenced in the Yamaha owner's manual.
> Btw, I disconnected the hose at the tank end and blew air into the tank 
> hose
> opening (w/ my mouth) and was/felt clear. I wanted to disassemble the top 
> pf
> the tank where the hose enters but did not see any screws.
>
> I suppose if the fuel filt fix doesn't work we'll move to option #2, 
> replace
> the hose/primer bulb assembly.
>
> Michael
>
>
> R22MikeW wrote:
>>
>> Michael T,
>>
>> Open the tank filler cap and see if it runs.  If it does, the tank vent 
>> is
>> clogged.  If it doesn't, you need to check the fuel filter for an
>> obstruction or clog.  It may be easier to replace rather than check.
>> Lastly, you may have a bad fuel pump (the primer bulb may be actually
>> filling the fuel bowl.)  I have also seen problems in the primer bulb
>> where
>> the one-way valve fails, preventing fuel draw by the engine.  The remedy
>> is
>> a ne primer bulb which includes the valves.  Let's hope that it is simply
>> a
>> clogged tank vent.  Let me know what you find.  If it is a reliable 
>> engine
>> otherwise, this is too simple a problem to deep six it.
>>
>> Mike
>> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>
>> From: "MichaelT" <mticse at gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 
>> 12:33
>> PM
>>>
>>> I have a Yamaha 8hp/2-Stroke outboard that is continuing to stall
>>> everytime I
>>> use it. The fix that I've had to perform while the outboard is running 
>>> is
>>> by
>>> continuing to squeeze/pump the primer bulb every 30 secs or so. Somehow
>>> the
>>> motor is not properly sucking in the gas. All hose clamps have been
>>> tightened w/ no obstruction on the gas tank side. Any ideas?
>>>
>>> The motor is 20 years old. Hence, also considering getting a
>>> Yamaha/Tohatsu
>>> replacement. I like the Yamaha because of the shift lever being located
>>> at
>>> the motor tiller handle (and electric start, remote control 
>>> capabilites),
>>> the Tohatsu for its simplicity. Looks like 2 strokes are outlawed, can't
>>> find them anywhere.
>>>
>>> Hope everyone had a good summer sailing. I had a wonderful time thus far
>>> on
>>> my first year w/ my Rhodes and look forward to extending the season as
>>> far
>>> as I can!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Michael
>>> s/v Silverside
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