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Engine flooding if it doesn't pull-start on the first try?
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<blockquote data-quote="HOUSE" data-source="post: 288901" data-attributes="member: 4466"><p>I do notice that after it starts I have to give it gas to prevent it from dying on me. When I rev it, it seems to pour out the white smoke pretty heavily. Sometimes it sputters a bit and sounds like it isn't firing on both cylinders. Would carb build up cause these symptoms? I have some Seafoam that I was going to run through the engine before I store it for the winter. I'll also be getting some fresh fuel before I use it again.</p><p></p><p>Do you guys suggest that I get a smaller gas tank or maybe just fill it up half way next time? I only use the boat about 5 times a season. I'll definitely try the Stabil in the next batch. I bought some, but I thought I was supposed to wait until I was ready to store the boat over the winter before putting that stuff in the tank.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your reply, too RB. As you can tell, I am learning most of this stuff as I go...I'm a complete newb with outboards but I greatly appreciate the help from the TinBoat community. You guys are awesome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HOUSE, post: 288901, member: 4466"] I do notice that after it starts I have to give it gas to prevent it from dying on me. When I rev it, it seems to pour out the white smoke pretty heavily. Sometimes it sputters a bit and sounds like it isn't firing on both cylinders. Would carb build up cause these symptoms? I have some Seafoam that I was going to run through the engine before I store it for the winter. I'll also be getting some fresh fuel before I use it again. Do you guys suggest that I get a smaller gas tank or maybe just fill it up half way next time? I only use the boat about 5 times a season. I'll definitely try the Stabil in the next batch. I bought some, but I thought I was supposed to wait until I was ready to store the boat over the winter before putting that stuff in the tank. Thanks for your reply, too RB. As you can tell, I am learning most of this stuff as I go...I'm a complete newb with outboards but I greatly appreciate the help from the TinBoat community. You guys are awesome :) [/QUOTE]
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