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Outboard Stalling
2008-09-04; 07:23:48 EDT
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Michael, As long as you have the parts for the fuel pump, I would replace them anyway. Preventative maintenance after twenty years. Then you would be good for another twenty. Rummy In a message dated 9/3/2008 8:39:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mticse at gmail.com writes: Looks like the fuel filter did the trick but also replaced the motor side hose end connector. Tested while docked in forward gear in 3/4 throttle 3 times. Ran like a champ ! Michael MichaelT wrote:See the original archive post
> > Just checked my local Yamaha dealer and luckily they have all the parts > waiting for me: > > 1) 2 x Diaphram & Gasket > 2) Fuel filter > 3) Primer bulb > > I will recheck the venting and replace the screw if needed. > > I plan to replace all and hope for the best :) > > Thanks Rummy/Mike ! > > Michael > > > R22RumRunner wrote: >> >> Mike, >> Most fuel pumps that I've seen over the years have two or three screws >> holding the cover in place. Replacing the diaphragm is easy. This is one >> you can >> do. Most fuel pumps are mounted on the side of the engine casing because >> it >> uses the vacuum of the motor for power. >> >> Rummy >> >> >> In a message dated 9/2/2008 4:47:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> mticse at gmail.com writes: >> >> >> Rummy, >> >> Is this something I can do? My water pump also gave out at the begining >> of >> the season. Got a parts diagram from a local dealer, unbelievably a >> water >> pump kit was in stock, worked off the parts diagram and replaced the the >> impeller myself. So I'm somewhat mechanical. Can you give a brief >> instruction on what to do? Any possibly complications I might >> experience? >> >> I was able to locate the diaphram (2 sited) you speak of off the >> carbeurator >> diagram online (thanks to Mike). I suppose just order the parts and off >> I >> go? >> >> Thanks, >> Michael >> >> >> R22RumRunner wrote: >>> >>> You all are close to the problem, but it's so obvious that it often is >>> forgotten. After 20 years of use, the diaphragm in the fuel pump has >>> quit >>> working. >>> The parts can be had from your dealer. The kit comes with everything >>> you >>> need to replace it: new diaphragm and gasket. All together it's a >>> fifteen >>> minute >>> job. >>> >>> Rummy >>> >>> >>> In a message dated 9/2/2008 3:05:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >>> mweisner at ebsmed.com writes: >>> >>> 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 >>>>>> -- >>>>>> View this message in context: >>>>>> http://www.nabble.com/Outboard-Stalling-tp19273586p19273586.html >>>>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >>>>>> >>>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go >>>>>> to >>>>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go >>>>> to >>>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> View this message in context: >>>> http://www.nabble.com/Outboard-Stalling-tp19273586p19274681.html >>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >>>> >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go >>>> to >>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... >>> Name: Yamaha 1988 8hp Fuel Tank.gif >>> Type: image/gif >>> Size: 15832 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> Url : >>> >> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080902/80a1d392/attachment.gif >>> __________________________________________________ >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>> __________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. 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