Starting problems
11-06-2006, 08:51 AM
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Starting problems
Hey guys I need some help. I've got a second hand Proboat thundercat and can get it started but am having problems keeping it that way. When I start it it sounds like it's missing until I hit the gas then it will get on note. After a few seconds or when it hits the water it cuts off. High speed too rich?
11-06-2006, 02:17 PM
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There's a quick test on seeing if you're rich or lean. blip the throttle and if it revs up quickly, it's lean. If it lags a little, it's close. If it really bogs down then you're on the rich side. Don't do a full-throttle onshore otherwise you could be trying to avoid shrapnel.
11-06-2006, 02:46 PM
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RE: Starting problems
Must be lean then...There is a definate change in pitch from after I start and then hit the throttle....I'll try making it richer.
12-09-2006, 05:27 PM
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RE: Starting problems
question is should the sleeve line up with the intake and exhaust ports perfectly or is there some overlap which is my case im getting fuel up to the carb and i know the glow plug and glow starter are ok also know to connect starter in reverse to turn clockwise i think i have piston and connecting rod lined up right oil hole facing up and piston pin towards the carb or on the top I.m using a mc9 plug and 25% odonnell fuel with the needle anywhere from 4 to 2 1/2 turns out but she still wont even fart any help I have my shockwave screaming but this tunnel hull has me going crazy
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RE: Starting problems
ORIGINAL: Ron Olson
There's a quick test on seeing if you're rich or lean. blip the throttle and if it revs up quickly, it's lean. If it lags a little, it's close. If it really bogs down then you're on the rich side. Don't do a full-throttle onshore otherwise you could be trying to avoid shrapnel.
There's a quick test on seeing if you're rich or lean. blip the throttle and if it revs up quickly, it's lean. If it lags a little, it's close. If it really bogs down then you're on the rich side. Don't do a full-throttle onshore otherwise you could be trying to avoid shrapnel.
