TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
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90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Engine Runs Poorly At High RPM
Cause
Special Information
Also refer to “Poor Boat Performance”
Crankcase overfilled with oil
Check oil level with boat at rest in the
water.
Anti-siphon valve (if equipped)
Restricting fuel supply
Plugged fuel tank vent
Fuel supply
Refer to “Fuel Injection Troubleshooting,”
SECTION 5D
Ignition timing
Low grade of fuel or water in the fuel
Spark plugs
Fouled, burned, cracked porcelain,
incorrect heat range
Spark plug wires
Poor insulation, broken wires
Distributor cap or rotor
Dirty or cracked
Coil
Distributor
Excessive play in shaft
Engine overheating
Refer to “Engine Overheats”
Low compression
Worn valves, rings, cylinders, etc.
Restricted exhaust
Engine Acceleration Is Poor
Cause
Special Instructions
Also refer to “Poor Boat Performance”
Idle mixture screws
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect distributor or amplifier advance
curve
Refer to SECTION 4B
Cracked or dirty distributor cap or rotor
Vacuum leak
Intake manifold
Spark plugs
Fouled, burned; wrong heat range;
cracked porcelain
Low compression
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