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What should I do about wide open throttle on my Boat?

What should I do about wide open throttle on my Boat?

Before getting too deep into troubleshooting, make sure that the throttle control at the helm advances the throttle lever on the engine from stop to stop. Wide open throttle (WOT) seems to strike fear into the heart of many boat owners.

What to do with wide open throttle Passagemaker?

With the engine off, have someone advance the throttle from minimum to maximum. On the engine find the place where the cable attaches. There will be a lever that travels from one stop to another stop and it should hit both. If not, the linkage must be adjusted.

How often can a car run at full throttle?

Also, reduced power operation must be at or below cruise speed (rpm).” Some MAN engines are rated to run at full throttle 100% of the time, up to 1,000 hours per year. Thanks for watching! Thanks for watching!

What happens when you put the throttle in neutral?

If the throttle lever advances properly, then you’re on to the next test. Just as the engine has a rating for maximum rpm underway (loaded), it has a rating for maximum, no-load rpm. In other words, with the engine in neutral, the throttle and rpm should advance to the rated number.

What are the symptoms of a bad throttle return spring?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle Return Spring 1 Engine RPM remains high after lifting off accelerator. 2 Gas pedal feels spongy. 3 Gas pedal doesn’t return to normal position.

How does the wide open throttle control unit work?

The split second that you place your foot on the clutch pedal with the throttle all the way down, a signal is sent to the WOT Box that a shift has been initiated. When the module sees the signal from the clutch switch it will reduce engine power by cutting the ignition.

Why does my gas pedal not return to normal position?

If the throttle pedal is spongy when you depress it, it could be caused by a broken throttle return spring or one that is wearing out. 3. Gas pedal doesn’t return to normal position

How does the throttle return spring work on a Kia?

Whether you drive a Kia or a 10,000 horse power Top Fuel Dragster, having a fully functional throttle return spring can save your life. On top of the throttle body of a fuel injected motor or carburetor is a butterfly valve, which opens when the accelerator pedal is pushed and the cable pulls it open.

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Ruth Doyle