What causes outboard motor not to fire on all cylinders?
You probably fouled a plug or a plug wire came loose. If that is the case, no biggie because fuel ( and oil) is still entering the cylinder If a carb was blocked and then cleared it could do MAJOR damage running it that way.
How does an outboard power pack work?
The power pack on your Johnson outboard boat motor is a central part of the ignition system. The power pack supplies voltage to the ignition system’s power coils. A malfunctioning or dead power pack can cause your Johnson outboard to have problems at start up. You can use a multimeter to test the power pack.
How do you test an outboard motor power pack?
Touch each of the multimeter’s leads to the ends of the orange wires, running from the power packs to the ignition coils — touch the orange wires with the positive lead and touch the negative lead to the negative terminal (-) on the ignition coil. You should receive a reading of at least 150V.
Why won’t my boat motor go full throttle?
If your outboard motor will not throttle up, the issue may be as simple as a tangle. Debris such as fishing line, excessive seaweed, beer can rings, or nearly any other material can wrap around the propeller and its spindle.
What are the symptoms of a bad stator on an outboard?
You can know you have a bad stator by looking at it. If the stator is covered in salt and corrosion. Or you see it has melted or burnt windings on it. Then you could almost bet that it is bad.
How do I test my Evinrude Power Pack?
Check the DVA output on the Orange wires from the power pack while connected to the ignition coils. You should have a reading of at least 150V or more. If the reading is low on one cylinder, disconnect the Orange wire from the ignition coil for that cylinder and reconnect it to a load resistor. Retest.
Why does my outboard bog down under load?
3. Clogged Fuel Filter. Another common reason why your engine is bogging down when you apply throttle is a clogged fuel filter. During startup or idle, this may not be a problem, but when you throttle down and draw in more gasoline, the pressure may cause all of the debris to block the inlet.
How do you know if you spun a hub?
To tell if your hub has spun, mark a line on the back of the prop hub with lipstick. You can also score your mark using a file. With the mark in place over the inner and outer hub, it’s a simple matter to pull the prop and see if the mark has broken in two. If it has, you have spun a hub.
How do I test my Evinrude stator?
How to Check an Evinrude Stator
- Remove your negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover and locate your stator.
- Set your multimeter to the “Ohms” setting and turn the power on.
- Place the positive (red) end of your meter’s probe against the blue wire connected to your stator.