Bad Habit

Would a check valve work on the main gas line? I thought it might be easier than having to go into the bilge to turn off the fuel every time. I would keep the shut off valve but have the check valve closer to the t fitting.

Ran it again today. Turned off the gas to the main engine and it ran fine for an hour then sputtered and quit. Started right back up but quit again pretty quickly. I don’t know if it has an anti siphon valve.

Thanks.

The bulb is firm when I pump it. The motor will start right back up. Not really sure how long until it stalls again but its several minutes. I don't know how old the plugs are. could this be the problem even though the motor seems to run fine for a while?

I have a new to me boat that came with a 1997 9.9 Yamaha kicker. The motor seems to run fine for a while then will chug for a little then stall. I can start it up again and run fine for a bit then the same thing will happen. I thought it might not be getting fuel so I tried priming the bulb when it would start sputtering but it stalled anyway. the gas line is connected to my main fuel tank with a tee fitting from the main line. Not sure if it has a low oil or overheating sensor. Oil levels are fine and I changed the impeller a couple of weeks ago. I'm not familiar with 4 stroke outboards so any help is appreciated. Thanks, Rick

Can you post the Pictures he sent to you?

I'll have to check the transducer location again. This unit is about 6 years old. Maybe it's time to upgrade to a Chirp unit.

Rick, Thanks for the reply. I'm not real knowledgeable about how the fishfinder frequency works. Mine is not a chirp unit. I usually keep it on 200kz. when it loses bottom. These are my transducer specs. Down Imaging/DualBeam Plus 75 degrees/ 45 degrees 455/800 kHz (DI) 25 degrees/16 degrees 200/455 kHz with built-in temperature 20' Cable

I have an older Helix 7 DI fishfinder that seems to mark fine when I'm at slower speeds. At higher speeds It doesn't mark anything and usually loses the bottom and depth reading all together. It came with the HUMMINBIRD XNT 9 DI T TM TRANSDUCER - 710226-1. I have tried changing the angle and location but no difference. Is this a transducer problem and is there a better transom mount transducer that would work better? If it matters I don't really care about the DI function.

Long Time, wondering if you have tried to get a hold of John Mann yet. I've left him a voicemail and also texted him but haven't received any reply. Just curious if What his situation is.

John Mann is Sodus does great work. 315-871-6400. I left him a message about getting canvas done early in the spring but haven't received a response yet. Not sure what his schedule is like.

I've also used Rochester Reel repair. Good work, reasonable price and fast turnaround.

Does anyone use the Roemer Liberators for their fixed cheaters. How do you like them? We're using rubber bands now but with the fleas the cheater doesn't slide down the line after a release. Wondering if these might work better.