outboard engine help please.?

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Question by michael: outboard engine help please.?
this morning when we went out I felt the boat was not idleing properly, and once we got under way, I discovered the boat would not go more than 20mph. It also, at times, would sputter and hesitate. I have already changed the plugs and fuel filter, even put some fuel additives in but it is still acting the same way. The boat is a 2004 bay stealth, with a 2004 Yamaha 150 four stroke. I am the original owner, and I have never had this problem before. I cannot find my water seperator, does this mean I do not have one? I thought all boats had them. Thanks

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Answer by Ned
If there isn't one from the fuel tank to the motor and there isn't one on the motor then add one. Since you checked the boat check the motor.

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www.reefari.com How to service an outboard motor and do an oil change is a quick video on how to service your 4 stroke motor. Pretty easy really, and this video shows how to change your outboard motor oil and oil filter. Also a couple of tips, such as running your motor beforehand and warming up the oil, makes it easy to pump. I recommend using your outboard recommend oil and filters, quality pays, and regular servicing is well worth. I'm no expert and don't claim to be, but still get your motor checked out by your regular outboard mechanic if needed, or a problem, alarm comes up you can't handle. Servicing your outboard motor is easy and with a sump pump as displayed in the video, can service from small motors such as this to our bigger 250 HP motors on Raptor II, 4 strokes outboards are just like a car with a normal sump, but you you do need a dipstick pump to be able to pump out the old oil. Just adjust the length of your hose, to change as much of the old oil as possible, but you'll know when you've lost suction. I service my motors every 100 hours, and please subscribe for also how to service your gearbox and change the oil is coming soon. Well worth it, give it a go and with expensive labour costs, it really is cheap to service your motors, especially if you have two of them as we do on our Power catamarans. To do an oil change, just pump out your old oil, and then replace with new oil, back to the full level on your dipstick. Oil filters are just a matter of ...

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14 Responses to “outboard engine help please.?”

  1. Sound like U might of crossed 2 plug wires if not than U need to take it to a service center an have it checked out.Have a Racor water separator installed or 1 like it.

  2. Recheck the plug wires and make sure that the plugs are correct for your motor. The water separator is internal with the fuel filter, but sometimes redundant filters are a good idea. I’m assuming the the engine was properly winterized (storage procedure) last season, but the carburetor can still have water or stale gas in it, so drain the crab. and start with fresh fuel in the tank. If the issue persist, consult a good marine mechanic.

  3. I missed that in the video, probably in the text, but a good point for sure. Only hand tight, don’t overdo it as well
    Cheers Greg

  4. Try putting some oil on the oil filter O ring next time. Comes off a whole lot easier next time

  5. Still recommend using your local marine dealer for other more technical issues for sure, but definately an easy way to do an oil change and save a few dollars.
    Cheers Greg

  6. maybe u should word the title oil change as this is not all thats done in a service? just looking out for novices that think that alone will get them by for the next 100 hrs?

  7. Try your local marine dealer they may stock one, or any of your Auto shops such as super cheap, Auto pro. They call them a dipstick pump or similar and look for a fairly large capacity, ours is about 6 litres I think. My 250 HP Suzuki’s take about 8 litres. Makes changing you oil nice and easy,
    Cheers Greg

  8. hi greg, nice one …..where can i buy that pump here in nsw ..please…tks

  9. Good point for sure, I normally just run a bit of oil around the seal and on the thread, but missed mentioning this in the video. Also just hand tight with the oil filter, makes easier to get off,
    Cheers Greg

  10. Just testing, will change, but thanks for the heads up,
    Cheers Greg

  11. Just piece of advise, put a little bit of oil on the rubber washer for the oil filter, it makes a better and more reliable seal.

  12. Title is wrong, should be stroke? ;)

  13. Title is wrong, should be stroke? ;)

  14. juggler1011 Says:

    FIRST!!!!!