[Alberg30] Engine problem

[George Dinwiddie]

Linc,

Another thing to check: when it starts to die, open the fuel fill.
Sometimes spiders build nests in the vent line.  When a vacuum forms
in the gas tank, the engine gets starved for fuel.  If it perks
back up when you open the fill hose, it's a sure sign that you need to
clean out the vent.

 - George

> FINKENBERG, Lincoln said:
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> 	I motored for about 20 minutes and the engine (gray marine sea
> scout) started to stall out, but when I adjusted the throttle down from 1500
> rpm to 1200 it ran fine.  10 minutes later same problem at 1200 rpms, now
> I'm down to 1,000 rpm then to 800 etc., and back at the mooring.  This same
> problem occurred while it was not under load.  Back at the mooring I topped
> off the fuel tank (it was about 60% full) restarted, same problem.
> 	Next morning I start it up -- run it for 20-30 minutes it works fine
> under load and in idle.
> 	Input appreciated.
> 	thanks,
> 	Linc
> 	Gypsy #138, Oyster Bay
> 

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