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[@Michael-sb7ye]

Needs some carb rebuilds and a full tune up shouldn’t be turning the key that long should fire up with the turn of the key not 6 turns

[@Michael-sb7ye]

Matthew E yeah I agree to it sat for some time once the carb and redone and some good gas put in he will be set my mercury starts first pull and my other one turns with a simple flick of the key

[@micahlewis6531]

I would have cleaned the carbs when I bought it, but it be bad gass, but it sounds like the low speed jet to me

[@guardian7572]

Question: Y after buying something then finding problems that you take care of ( the electrical for trolling is done half ass ) would you think that an engine like that of a car or truck that acted like that could not be the same problem? What is he thinking? I don't own a boat but I heard the carb cutting out and your right about no 6 turns.

[@spencerperrine4999]

You need to clean the carb and start using ethanol fuel treatment

[@calvinh.8882]

Yes, I'd have the carbs rebuilt, a tune-up, and replace the water pump because it's clearly not pissing very well..

[@chasinfish8279]

New tank Fuel line Fuel pumps Clean carbs Coming from a service tech.........take it to somebody and get it done right

[@watchintolearn2428]

I agree with this. I would also add that some of the fuel lines priming balls and things you get from walmart are not rated above 40-50 hp. this will restrict the flow and cause this issue were it picks up fuel when idling or at low hp demands. when you pure the gas to it and get going it will pull the fuel in the ball valve run grate for a second and then run out of fuel. back down to idle the ball will fill up creating another reserve of fuel and run fine at wide open for another few seconds... check the HP rating on the fuel lines tank and filter system with the boat.

[@chasinfish8279]

Watchin Tolearn I wouldn’t use any of the cheap crap from Walmart

[@lancehenthorn17]

Needs to be serviced by someone other than Lunker's!

[@elijahburke2078]

Filters

[@randytowery2394]

My guess is carbs need cleaned. Just like a 4 wheeler that has sat without being ran. Carb jets get plugged up.

[@stvedits5540]

Rob I used to have a 70 horse Johnson outboard and that used to happen to me, it was the carb needed to be cleaned. I used to unplug the fuel and run it out of gas to prevent the carbs from getting messed up

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Carbs a filthy. Rebuild em. Also make sure linkage is adjusted for the carbs

[@jackbanks1246]

Check your fuel lines my boat did that there’s a little plastic lining in the fuel line for ethanol gas the ethanol wears the tubing down and starts to erode and the little particles of the plastic lining will get clogged in there and make it bog down. Also check the fuel filter and the spark plugs Bc if there is bad plugs it will regulate how much gas get into the motor and that will make it big down too.

[@jamesmccaw3139]

I had a 77 evenrude and was having the same problems i had to do a head gasket kit and rebuild my carbs to fix the problem hope it helps love the videos and keep up the good work

[@nathanhutchison9651]

I have had a similar problem once in my old boat Got the carby cleaned out and it run like a dream and maybe try testing to make sure your getting the right volts ...

[@leuark]

Clean the carburetors and run seafoam through it that helped me

[@cwbigballa17]

Hey Rob, i was having identical issues with my 76 skeeter. Ended up being debris in the bottom of the gas tank left there over time, that could be why it idles okay and goes for a moment but boggs when you give it throttle. It could be sucking up junk from the bottom of the tank. You can add an extra filter in the line and check it after running it for a while just to be sure. After having my tank cleaned and replacing the fuel lines and filter mine runs great!

[@Bigjak7]

Just had the same problem at our national chamionship, I drained all the fuel, cleaned the tank and now works like a dream, it's the same model as well, I would start with that, then move into cleaning carbs an filter.

[@kylecockrell486]

My uncle had the same problems on his boat the fix was a brand new evenrode etec sorry rob

[@Tnj8228]

🤣

[@PewTube24]

My dad has that issue with ours and he put a lot of startron and other fuel treatments in it and that fixed it pretty well. We figure the fuel tank has some stuff in the bottom of it that gets into the fuel lines once you get moving good.

[@unprofessionalfarmers]

Definitely take of the carburetors and clean the bulbs and if that doesn’t work its probably a problem with the jets in the carbs

[@RustyWells2]

Try putting a new cap on the gas tank Rob I had a boat that did the same thing and I changed the blub too but it was losing compression at the gas cap I replaced it and it fixed it!👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻

[@Victor797264]

You need a carburetor rebuild with a new fuel filter, I'm pretty sure that's all it needs

[@daltonlewis7521]

You need a water separator system for the fuel. It’s a filtration system that filters the water out of the gas. My motor had the same issues and once I got it, I haven’t had issues in over 6 months in my 2001 Mercury.

[@candycrusher45]

It's fitting that you named the boat "Ricky", because it gives you as much trouble as the Ricky Raccoons of the past!

[@bradleygraham6260]

You should do your old military Monday segments when you use to go talk to vets

[@brittonmathews6171]

I have a 88 special with the same problem you have fuel leak between the line and the motor and between the line and the tank. The gas line could be chipping away putting particles in the carburetor so that could also need a cleaning.

[@ballistic_nik8365]

Rob I had the exact same issue with my old boat. It would run good on a full tank then after a while it would start surging under a load. It turns out the hose barb that comes out of the gas tank was cross threaded and was sucking in air. The fuel pump couldn’t keep up with all the air coming into the line and the motor would just starve. I would start with replacing the gas tank. There maybe a pinhole allowing air to get in. If the leak isn’t there then it’s in the motor housing somewhere since it just replaced the main line. My money is on the gas tank.

[@blakesimmons35]

Carb rebuild start by putting sea foam through it then make sure your intake/air cleaner is good in clean. The jets in the carb are probably gummed up

[@duncanhayes.2684]

I have an older boat with the same type of motor, and I found if the air way in the tank isn’t open the motor suffocates and dose the same thing. Try seeing if your gas tank has an air valve to open to have better flow. My boat did the exact same thing, with older motors you need to just run them, the more you run it the better it will get. It’s the venting tho, check the valve that is where your problem is, the valve should be on top of the tank. Hope this helps!

[@joshgorajec2617]

I have the same motor and it has done the identical thing and it turns out the new style plastic tanks were causing it. Picked up a old metal one at a garage sale has not done it since. Also if it bogs at a 1/4 throttle push the key in for a second to choke it and it will clear it up. Those motors don't like the warm weather that much also running premium fuel in the summer helps a lot

[@billyogilvie6204]

Dude you have to get those carbs adjusted, and get a new fuel pump in it. Should be an old diaphragm style. After the rubber gets old it doesnt pulse like it's supposed to

[@freshwaterbassin1469]

It is 1000% your carburetor. Same thing happened with my 1972 Mercury. Get the carb cleaned and also might need to get a new fuel pump. But I would start by cleaning the carb!

[@Codeman-jr3lp]

Whats up @lunkerstv. Need to get the carbs cleaned on ole Ricky. Had the same problem with my old javelin w/ Johnson gt100. It would do the exact same thing as Ricky by having trouble starting and when it did start and you would try to get on pad or plain out it would bog down. Its where it sat for a while without running so there is some gunk in there and where you started running it, its breaking a lot of it away and clogging the carbs. You gonna be fighting it for a while, even if you replace the fuel line. Its super annoying but until all the gunk is out of all the lines and motor, it will keep doing it ever so often. And then you will have to get the carbs cleaned AGAIN. Once you get the carbs cleaned don't let it get low on gas and sucking air cause it will do it again. I got tired of mine and went and got me a triton with an optimax. Hope this helps. Keep doing what you do and tight lines. God Bless and thanks for your service. If you are ever in East Tennessee in the future, lets fish!

[@a-aronsmith7054]

Clean the carbs and clean the entire fuel system and put an in - line filter on the primer bulb line. Had the same issue with my Mercury. She's mint now. 👌

[@JH-nq3qx]

See if your tank has inline fuel demand valve, and anti siphon valve, when one of those fail, you’ll have same symptoms, also check if tank is venting properly, best bet is to get a cheap replacement tank at academy, the red 6 gallon one,.. and new fuel line kit from tank to motor, just had this same issue myself.👊🏻

[@FLASH90032]

If it’s a fuel delivery problem you may need to replace the fuel pump. I have a 70 Johnson (basically the same motor) and have the same problem just haven’t gotten around to replacing it. Also get some seafoam to clean out the carbs.

[@Marco-cb3oh]

Old fashion carb! Needs rebuilt, the float inside the carb might be getting stuck. You might have to find an old timer that knows how to rebuilt carbs.

[@jakecook8354]

Marc Schoovaerts old timer it’s not hard to learn I’ve been doing them on the side for some spending money for 3 years and I’m only 19

[@Marco-cb3oh]

Jake Cook that’s great Jake! Not many youngsters even know about old fashion carbs. Keep up the good work!

[@Sparks558]

I know I’m late, but sounds like carburetors, plus I’ve had that problem in my grandads boat and the fuel cap has a vent on it to help with keeping suction

[@tshirtsnjeans]

There is a tab above the prop that helps keep the motor running straight. Should have a bolt above it to loosen it. It’s also the anode that takes the corrosion so the motor lasts longer.

[@michaelmckenzie7626]

Check the fuel lines from the tank to the primer ball, then from the primer ball to the carbs, make sure the tank is venting properly and not getting air locked, then if that doesnt work clean/adjust the carbs

[@Mittenman313]

Make sure to wax them bow strings a little.

[@jirwin6985]

My old evinrude did the same thing and it was the fittings on each end of the fuel line. The brass fitting were it clicks into the motor had gone bad and was allowing a air leak. Replace those they are cheap and good preventative maint anyway

[@TheBucklessYooper]

You definitely need to clean/rebuild the carb, new spark plug, and run some seafoam through it!

[@colinkolb3524]

Check the seals in the carburetor. Check for holes in the fuel line. Follow the fuel line looking for any leaks.

[@mnoutdoors9994]

Usually with Evinrude motors the fuel line more specifically the connection between the motor and fuel line needs to be replaced. I usually have 1 - 2 extra with me on the boat when I go on the late.

[@uhligfabrication8061]

It is leaning out.. needs a carb or carb rebuilt.. that and get some new plugs.. i swear i hear it miss fire sometimes..

[@4funxMaddogx]

He already got brand new plugs for it. :)

[@p-pat6043]

Rebuild the fuel pump, check tank vent and make sure the bulb is oriented with the arrow pointed to the carburetors. Trust me it will run with the bulb in backwards.

[@triniglock22]

Take the plug out in the middle of the lake bro it will fix your problem forsure 😂 JK..

[@chadbarrow2025]

Drain fuel tank, add fresh fuel with additive such as sea foam. Rebuild kit for fuel pump is cheap like $20. Also spray some carb cleaner in the carb. I had this same problem with my Johnson 50 (basically the same motor). If you know where the electric primer solenoid is (usually on the right side if your facing the motor from the back of the boat) check to see if it is leaking fuel. Another cheap and easy fix. The Way to know if it's leaking is press key in without turning it, you should hear a click at the motor, look and smell for fuel. Hopefully you know to push key in to prime on a cold start. Push key in 3 or four times and then turn her over.Also that lever on the side of the throttle is not a choke. When the motor starts cold and idles at low rpms you lift the lever to raise the idle until she is warm, usually no longer than a minute. Dont need to do it every time you start her up on the water.

[@rickwood1754]

Definitely check the fuel filter. Maybe gas tank as well. There might be rust in the gas tank that clogs the fuel filter

[@YOUneedJESUS1]

90% of boats dont have a metal gas tank and 50% have fuel filters.

[@rickwood1754]

Matt Spors it’s an old boat and he already mentioned it had a fuel filter. I’m just trying to give possible solutions. Something clogging the filter is most likely why it runs so well at first and then starts to slow down. The tank might not be rusted but it still might have stuff in it

[@dawnmaster96]

could be a fuel pressure issue, had a similar issue on my car, wouldnt start for shit from cold but once it warmed up it ran fine, turned out a fuel line about 2 inches in length had a crack that was seeping gas but the crack was pressed closed when it got warm. Might be worth checking the lines and connections for any cracks or tears

[@iangoodbla7054]

Rebuild the carb and put a new diaphragm in the fuel pump

[@blakecroy3139]

Ricky is awesome compare to my boat I have a 1971 Arrow glass fiberglass bass boat with a 2.5 Nissan Motor slow as crap but still gets the job done

[@stefansawicki9900]

I had the exact same motor with the exact same problem on the drivers side of the engine there is a throttle adjustment screw which is also linked to the carburetors and the carburetors also have a screw adjustment as well you have to find a happy medium between those two and once you do it runs like a dream it took me a little over an hour and a halfBut that boat ran fantastic after that

[@NCshooter1213]

Wish i was closer thats usually an easy fix buddy. The fuel in tje bowl is burning out faster than it replenishing. Check the fuel tank vent and the fuel fitting. If thats not it then the needle valve in the carb is prolly gummed up.

[@secretaznbo1]

Got the same motor with the same exact issue. The vro fuel pump was the issue. Get the vro delete pump and and you'll be good

[@howardtomberlin2906]

Get the carbs cleaned the neadil and seat are getting stuck. The nedil controles how much gas gets in to the carb which inturn affects the runnability of the engine. Also check the fule pump.

[@lelandf1043]

I had the same problem. I used stabil and I guess it helped get the gunk out of the carb or whatever. We had to cross the river at 8 mph cuz it bogged down like that.

[@CowardVictim]

I just got a 4 ought worm hook stuck in the middle of my hand

[@blainerenn779]

Nice

[@CowardVictim]

I know right

[@theindooroutdoorsman]

I audibly cringed at that.

[@conniebennett6646]

U need a fuel pump too! 🤣 ouch.

[@michaelmorris5187]

you have to cut the filters off the end of the fuel tube in the tanks if you have portable tanks, my boat did this where it sucks the bulb shut and the screens on the end of the fuel tank tubes inside of it was clogged cut them off and put a inline fuel filter inbetween the tank and bulb

[@brandonstrickler1549]

Replace fuel hoses. Had same issues with my boat. Runs great now. Got junk in it and ant allowing enough fuel through at high rpm

[@freedommachine6857]

Fuel pump brotha!!!!! I bet if you pump the ball while it’s surging like that it wakes right up

[@kadenforaker4407]

i have had the exact same problem and all it is when it does that’s the bulb that pumps with fuel it’s either the vacuum in your motor that is not sucking enough fuel or your bulb isn’t getting enough fuel when it is pumped by hand

[@danielferrell8615]

check the hose from the bulb to the motor. there is a plastic film inside the hose that is separating. the suction from the bulb is causing it to clamp and is limiting your fuel pressure.

[@thomaswillie246]

I will sell everything that I own and move from Louisiana to Texas to work for you all

[@loganboquet8327]

What part of Louisiana do you live in

[@thomaswillie246]

@@loganboquet8327 by Covington

[@loganboquet8327]

I live in houma

[@logantffny1]

I live in Shreveport bossier area

[@grizzzly6055]

I would love to live in lousiana, Minnesota is too damn cold

[@ghostman4721]

Clean the ground wires on the power pack with sand paper and change the valve pin inside the carburetor to keep if from flooding

[@iansprojects3081]

Are you picking up water from somewhere like the loose fule bulk head on engine cover or water getting under engine cover making ignition getting wet and causing bad spark

[@jacksonmiller5476]

Check the carb the carb bowl might be stuck, or carb is junked up, also it could be your gas tank their might have been leftover gas and now their is junk in the tank. Love your videos keep up the great work

[@angelhernandez9894]

Change the fuel line to costguard approved type A or B. Type A is for below deck type B is for above deck have the carbs surviced and fuel pump checked also check if the fuel tank is ventalating properly.

[@lowerbamabassin4459]

I had the same problem with mine it is your fuel pump I own an evinrude as well but I would definitely change the fuel lines because there is a plastic liner on the inside of fuel lines that decompose from the ethanol in fuel and can cause a blockage, also I would just do a carburetor rebuild kit I have been a mechanic for 10 years I guarantee if you get all of that done Ricky will be a reliable boat

[@jarretthughes5031]

check for water in the fuel tank, ours did the same thing with bogging down type of deal

[@BigMac12110]

You need to replace the flywheel key. Mine was doing the same thing and that’s what it was. Also spray a few squirts of carb cleaner in the carb while it’s running

[@ClummzyDummzy]

Our inboard had a similar issue ended up being a fuel filter that got water into it. Check your filters.

[@rgoutdoors5270]

Rebuild your carb and your fuel pump ive worked outboards for a long time and I believe that doing this will help you out

[@AndeezyFishing]

LOL I'm a Yeezy wearing fisherman too. But never out on the water of course lol

[@bradenriggs14]

please post a video of what the problem was when you get it back from the shop I'm having the same problem with my Evinrude!

[@tpainanders3643]

Lunkers , ive had this problem before , if I guessed you have lacker in your carb, got to your boad store and pick up a new pin and needel and floating thing

[@charlieragland8268]

You have a peice of fuel line in the carb jet. Remove the carbs and pots on carb, spray em out with carb cleaner, replace your fuel lines from the gas tank all the way to the carb and what I did was install an inline filter just before the carb to prevent this from happening. You can do all this for the cost of a can of carb clean and 10 bucks worth of fuel line. Fixed my problem after pulling my hair out for weeks

[@thesouthernlife4061]

Those fittings get loose over time and doesnt seal all the way so the bulb wont stay hard i crawfish in the atchafalaya basin if you get stranded out there it might be days before you see someone or u may not be able to get out the woods to the main bayou for anybody to see you i always get rid of those fittings run the fuel line after the bulb straight to the motor with hose clamps

[@jamesrobson8682]

My mercury 75 had a similar issue, youd have it on full throttle and boat would even get over its wake then all of a sudden you had full power again. Everyone told me it was a fuel issue so replaced everything fuel related and still had no joy. It turned out to be a faulty trigger at the top of the engine which meant number 2 cylinder wouldn't work all the time. Might be worth checking?

[@kingofaces4384]

Try rebuilding the carb and change the plugs. The trolling motor cables just need a little cut, a little splice and theyll be good as new...maybe?

[@thebigfut]

Replace all of the fuel filters is my first thought, but it could also be a carb that needs to be rebuilt. Almost sounds like one of the floats has a leak and is taking on fuel.

[@deadeyetrail]

Rob, is there an inline filter? try changing that and cleaning the carb jets. If the boat sat without the proper fuel stabilizer for a long time varnish and sediment will settle in the jets and bowl of the carb. When you give Ricky the full send it increases the fuel flow and the varnish blocks the jets so the proper fuel flow for the engine demand is not being met, hence the bog down. ill be down in Texas TDY in a month or so. ill fix ole Ricky for ya hahahaha

[@djziggy8126]

Does it have an inline filter? It sounds like at high speed you're not getting fuel. The carb may have something partially blocked.

[@kennethp1735]

I'd recommend dropping the tank and replacing the fuel pump, cleaning or changing the filter, and having the carb(s) rebuilt. The issues on start-up makes me think that a carb jet or the filter might be gummed up from sitting.

[@allencathcart]

Clean carb and consider re jetting. and check that the throttle cable is all secured the way it should be and is adjusted.

[@josegalvan821]

Ricky wants a new motor. Lol

[@mikegreenholt4908]

Sounds like carburetor float need adjusted and run some startron through it.

[@robertgiddings1813]

It's trash in your carburetor, have the tank cleaned and the carburetor cleaned. My motor did the exact same thing and that solved the problem.

[@mikeypanse6930]

Have you looked at where the primer ball connects to the tank to see if it’s sucking air

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

Replace the hoses that feed the fuel to the ball. The dry out on inside and break into small pieces to restrict fuel flow.

[@LBGUKRWP]

Is there a fuel filter that needs changing? And or flush any crap out of the tank

[@MrpicklesHLL]

I own a boat just like this and mine wouldn't even start it would just sputter so i replace the fuel line and it fires right up and you need to replace the plastic end that connects to the engine would be best to do the hole fuel line

[@DemolitionOutdoors]

I had the same thing happen to me. Try cutting the fuel line back on both sides. It sounds like the fuel line is either cracked or the inside lining is wadding up. The inner lining on mine was wadded up.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Internal fuel pump diaphragm might be weak or leaking... The way it stuttered and missed at full throttle says coil pack to me... after it stutters and dies pop the cover off and see if it is wet around the coils. Sometimes water gets up in that area when slowing and a crack in the coil = shorted out when wet. Other possibility is carb needs a rebuild, ethanol does a number on older engines and seals... you may have gunk in the carb that drops back down to the bottom of the bowl after sitting for a bit.

[@j2dap595]

Bahaha did the same thing... next I would check is water/fuel pump

[@josiahdimperio6059]

Check the carburetor take it off take it apart and take pictures of parts if needed clean it with air and carb and choke cleaner then put it all back together this part controls the air fuel mixture to the engine.

[@carsoneaton4841]

Check the fuel filter and make sure it’s in the right way and it’s clean I had the same problem when I first got my boat the guy had the fuel filter upside down and it would run until it sucked the upside down fuel filter up into the intake hose and would bog down and it’d have to sit for a minute I hope this helps

[@nickbrooks5262]

whats happening is wehen is sits and then runs right is its filling the carb bowls. then you run it full throttle and it empties them. all you need is rebuild the carbs and change the fuel filter. new set of plugs wont hurt.

[@lanemcgrath6008]

The float in the carby might be stuck to the top or sides of the carby itself meaning the engine keeps getting at unevan amount of fuel causing it to flood and bog. Caused by old fuel evaporating then cristlising in side the carby holding the floated in place once evaporated.

[@calebsmith3653]

replace your fuel lines and clean the carb out, may have had old fuel sit in there and the ethanol in the fuel nowadays gums up and eats carbs up quick if they sit for too long.

[@jackmaltby5093]

Try cleaning the main and the pilot jet in the carburetor

[@braydenbretzel]

Replace your fuel line from tank to engine it can collapse inside, also change the oring where the line hooks to the motor... sounds like its losing suction on the fuel line.

[@devinproudfit367]

Rob I don’t know if you will see this comment but our boat used to do the exact same thing and we had to drain the gas tank change the fuel filter and then put brand new gas in it. We change the fuel filter every couple times we go out and we have been able to keep the problem down to a very minimal level.

[@mitchmarsman7232]

I had the same problem last year with my boat and it ended up being the carbs had to be rebuilt

[@michaelsewell6836]

Sounds like a fuel issue. Definitely should clean and rebuild or buy new carbs. Clear all the fuel lines out and get some new clean fuel in there. The carb might also need to be adjusted, sounds and looks like it might be idling low or something along the lines of that.

[@charliebloch922]

Check to see if there is an inline fuel filter that may be clogging up and hindering the ability for gas the get into the engine.