[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Stalling

[Michael D. Weisner]

Michael T,

You may wish to check out the Yamaha parts website at:;
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/parts/home.aspx

Put in the following:
    Step 1: Product Line = Outboard
    Step 2: Year = (your motor's year)
    Step 3: Model = (your motor's model or select one of the 8hp)

I tried a 1988 8hp long shaft as a guess and found the attached image of the 
gas tank & filter (#22) (it is probably at the very bottom of the email)

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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