Why does my outboard motor die when I put it in gear?
Why does my outboard motor die when I put it in gear?
Why Does My Outboard Motor Die When I Put It In Gear? Outboard engine RPM’s are lower when they are in gear. They can die when put in gear because one or more cylinders may have a problem and are not firing. Once in gear the RPM’s are so low that the engine dies.
Is it okay to start a boat motor out of water?
Starting a boat without water is not recommended. Most outboard and inboard engines use impellers (rubber pumps) to run water to the boat’s cooling system. Without water to cool off and lubricate, the impeller will heat up super fast and possibly damage.
Why is my 5.7 MerCruiser stalling out and dying?
At idle I am sitting at about 750 RPM and it holds there with no issues Engine temp last night was 170 degrees Things I have done before putting it in the water New Plugs, D-Cap, Rotor, Wires and a new fuel water separator.
What kind of engine does a 5.7 Mercruiser have?
3 years later… I have a 1984 Tiara with 5.7 mercruisers, where one engine will stall while idling back to the dock returning from a cruise. Both engines run 160 to 170 degrees. Both run 650 rpm idling out of the marina, and both run great at WOT and cruise.
Is the 5.7 MerCruiser straight shaft has no spark?
No spark on 5.7 Mercruiser straight shaft (engine year between 93-97). Was running great in Newport RI saltwater then abruptly stalled. Now no spark. … read more I have a 2001, 5 litre V8 GI PEFS Volvo Penta marine engine. I have a 2001, 5 litre V8 GI PEFS Volvo Penta marine engine.
What should the advance be on a MerCruiser engine?
Verify that timing did advance to 12o BTDC, plus or minus 2o. At 2400-2800 RPM maximum (total) advance is obtained and should be 27o BTDC (plus or minus 2o). 13. Stop the engine and remove the timing light. 1. Connect timing light (91-99379 or similar) to No. 1 spark plug wire. Connect power supply leads, if applicable, on light to 12 volt battery.
What causes a MerCruiser 5.7 engine to stall?
Re: Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart The shift interrupt kills the spark to the cylinders (half of them on a V8). It doesn’t kill the power to the starter or anywhere else on the boat.
3 years later… I have a 1984 Tiara with 5.7 mercruisers, where one engine will stall while idling back to the dock returning from a cruise. Both engines run 160 to 170 degrees. Both run 650 rpm idling out of the marina, and both run great at WOT and cruise.
Why does my MerCruiser die when I shift to idle?
Sounds like you may have a shift cable that is bad. If that is the case, it is activating the shift interrupt when going into gear and causing the engine to die. Have someone look at the switch to see if it is engaging when you shift. You may have other problems as well, but that is where I suggest you start looking.
How many hours does a Merc 5.7 EFI crank?
I have a 2000 216 ssi with a merc 5.7 EFI with 101 hours. This past weekend I had the family out on the lake and the boat ran great until it was time to go home.
