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25.04.2021 14:27:40
By no means is this going to be a massive comprehensive or exhaustive description.
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By no means is this going to be a massive comprehensive or exhaustive description.
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As we head into warmer weather, it’s time again for boating. It’s great to head out on the water with friends and family to enjoy some time out in nature. It’s not so great, though, if your boat’s outboard motor develops issues. Here are a few common problems you might have with the outboard motor on your boat.
Fuel systems that use ethanol-blended fuel can experience issues like sputtering or losing power if the fuel goes bad. To avoid this, Boats.com recommends using a high-quality 10-micron fuel/water separating filter to keep water out of the outboard motor. It’s good to have a spare filter on board as well. more
Outboard motors cool themselves with the water the boat is riding on. They don’t have radiators the way cars do. Usually, says Boating Magazine, this problem is caused by something blocking the water intake valve. It could be mud, plants, or trash, and this debris should be cleaned out of the motor. It’s helpful to have wire onboard to help with this cleaning. There could also be a loose or broken hose or clamp that will need to be repaired. The motor should have regular maintenance that checks the impeller and the exhaust system.
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The main reason for your outboard engine not working will be the fuel system, often because fuel has been left in the engine over winter. The fuel goes through a chemical reaction producing ethanol, which will prevent the engine from running. There may also be dirt blocking the filter, lines or carburettor. To clean, remove the flywheel cover and engine cowling, and then undo the fuel tank.
Take the tank out and remove the fuel line, draining the tank into a bucket. Flush the tank through with clean fuel. Check the filter is clear and rinse with clean fuel if needed before reconnecting the tank.
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Water in boat fuel, particularly water in gasoline, is bad news. Water does not compress, so it can damage an engine mechanically. Water can wash away or dilute lubrication and hurt your engine by increasing friction. Water can cause corrosion. And, when mixed ethanol-blended gas can instigate a process known as, “phase separation” that creates a gelatinous sludge in your tank that cannot be burned and may require the entire fuel supply to be disposed of at great cost and with great care--if you are lucky enough to not have had engine damage. more
A simple way to see what's going on with your fuel supply is to dump the contents of a fuel filter into a clean, clear glass jar. Let the fuel settle. After a few minutes water will layer out, and if the fuel is clean and water free, the contents will be a pure amber color, like the jar in the first photo. If the contents of the jar appear to have a clear bubble at the bottom (gas floats on water, remember), there is some water contamination. Siphon the water from the bottom of the tank. If phase separation from ethanol and water mixing, this bubble will be a gelatinous white, as shown in the photo, you likely need to call an environmental services company to safely dispose of this bad fuel. You will also be able to see any sediment in the jar. any more than a spec or two is cause for concern.
BONUS TIP Fuel stabilizers can prevent fuel from going bad; they do not return bad fuel to a useable state.