Recent content by Roger K Sterling

A friend at my marina pointed out the fuel line from the pump to the carburetor appears pinched and who ever made the bend apparently didn't use a pipe bending tool. He said it maybe restricting fuel flow. I wanted to know what any of you thought about it.

The rear bunk has a port window that opens. I would like to replace the other fixed windows with ones that open. Has Anyone done this.

The tank emptied because of the leak. I filled it but did not get any pressure. I could see where is was leaking but it was very slow. I loosened the connection at the pump to let out any air pockets. Water started to flow out, I tighten it up. I then open the drain valve at the bottom of the...

the starboard moves significantly faster than the port

Thanks, will do that

15 to 20 secs for port side

I'm experiencing 15 to 20secs on the Port. The starboard I count to 5 up or down

last year couldn't get boat above 15 knots. I replace carb and now 25- 30 knots and more. At this speed I'm learning the use of the trim tabs (sea ray 240). The Port side trim tab moves at half the speed of the starboard. I did install a new pump and lines last season. It was running slower back...

fixed leak, its working again. Thanks all

I filled my water tank last year turn on the pump which pushed the air out of the faucets and then running water. This year the same thing bur Mt there was a leak and the water drained out. I filled the tank turned on the pump but now the pressure is not building up and i hear the pump running...

I took the spring from the old carburetor and switch it in for the new spring. The new spring felt flimsy and not as stiff as the old one. So far it appears to be working.

Thanks!

I'll have to back the screw completely out. Is that OK?

Yes it has a spring

Bought a new carb for mercruiser 305. Fuel was burning rich. I went to adjust and had to turn screw at least 4 times to seat it them backed it out 1.25 turns as per manual. Was running great. Then it start to burn too rich again. Checked adjustment screw and had to turn 4 times again to seat it...