[Rhodes22-list] a Yamaha mechanic in the house?

[Michael D. Weisner]

Joe,

I know that everyone will have told you how to clean out the carb and stuff, 
BUT, have you loosened or removed the gas tank fill cap before trying to 
accelerate?  I have found that the fuel vent in the gas cap is clogged (or 
closed due to operator error) in too many cases to even think about.  It 
takes 5 minutes to test and requires no tools.  You won't even get dirty. 
Open the cap and see if the engine works before attempting any repairs.

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

From: "Joe Babb"  Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:47 AM
> My 1998 Yamaha 9.9hp outboard has taken a dislike to running much above
> idle.  It starts up fine.  Runs mostly okay at idle and slightly above
> idle, but stalls and quits when I try to advance the throttle.  I pulled
> the spark plugs and they are dark and a little wet.  I've got some plugs
> on order.  I've been frustrated in trying to find someone in the
> Knoxville, TN area who will work on Yamaha engines.  If anybody knows of
> a local mechanic, let me know.  If anyone has any helpful hints also let
> me know.  Time is of the essense as we were planning a week long sailing
> trip in a couple of weeks.  I am an okay mechanic except I don't relish
> opening up the carburator.  I'll be glad to search the list if someone
> will refresh my memory on how to do so.
> Thanks,
> Joe
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