Engine stalls when put into gear

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   I just purchased a 1998 Ski Nautique with a carburated PCM 351.  The boat sat for awhile so the carb was gummed up really bad.  After a rebuild, I'm having a problem with the engine stalling when put into gear, unless I let the boat warm-up for at least 5-10 minutes at the marina (which makes it a little difficult to unload).  Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Ted  

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tcharletta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote tcharletta Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Engine stalls when put into gear Posted: September-19-2005 at 6:32pm
	I just purchased a 1998 Ski Nautique with a carburated PCM 351. The boat sat for awhile so the carb was gummed up really bad. After a rebuild, I'm having a problem with the engine stalling when put into gear, unless I let the boat warm-up for at least 5-10 minutes at the marina (which makes it a little difficult to unload). Any suggestions? Thanks, Ted

AWhite70 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-05-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 242	Post Options Post Reply Quote AWhite70 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-20-2005 at 1:55pm
	My '79 SN PCM 351 (and most others from what I've heard) is cold blooded but it doesn't take 5-10 minutes. Usually once the trailer is in the water and get it started I will let it run for about a minute before I try to put it in gear. Usually by that time it's warm enough not to stall. Once it reaches normal operating temperature it runs great. Here are a few things to check: 1. Make sure your choke is operating properly 2. You may need to adjust your idle mixture screws. Mine would stall sometimes when put into gear this spring and a half turn on both idle mixture screws cleared it right up. 3. You may need to adjust your idle speed, if it's too low the engine will stall when put into gear.

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-20-2005 at 3:12pm
	probably just needs the choke enrichened just a bit.

Leon - Denmark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-18-2005 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leon - Denmark Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-23-2005 at 7:26pm
	Kill the electric choke an buy a manual kit :-)
	55.18.728N 11.10.018E, yea its up northern Scandi. 48knots Flying Hobiecat

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-23-2005 at 7:49pm
	Getting rid of the electric choke is poor advice IMHO if set correctly it will be by far much better than a manual choke. Maunal chokes are great if you have a stick and can feather the clutch a little but since I have not seen a boat with a manual tranny I would not recommend changing it. You just need to remember to move the throtle completely open then back to neutral so that the choke is set before you start the engine if you are having trouble or it idles funny adjust the choke richer or leaner depending on the condition.

Engine stalls when put into gear

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