No power

[davegrahn]

I just bought a 1988 Evenrude powered pontoon. When I launched it Friday, I had nothing above high trolling speed in forward. I had high rpms in neutral, and reverse. I could get a little more horsepower by choking the engine about1/4 in forward. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Dave

[boats.net]

Having to choke it to keep running is a sign of starving for fuel, probably need to remove and clean carbs.

[Joe Reeves]

Originally posted by boats.net View Post

Having to choke it to keep running is a sign of starving for fuel, probably need to remove and clean carbs.

Yes, agreed... but... do check the compression and spark... should jump a 7/16" gap with a strong blue lightning like flame... a real SNAP!

Spark plugs removed for both tests.

[davegrahn]

Thank You for your reply

[ctthuhuong]

well, It seems like it is different from what I thought.

[Joe Reeves]

Originally posted by ctthuhuong View Post

well, It seems like it is different from what I thought.

That statement is like me saying "I think your engine is broke".... not a hellava lot of help to you is it? You'll need to do better than that.