[Public-list] Engine Problem

[Capnreitz at aol.com]

> Hi all,
> I am the happy owner of 'Dances With Waves' #457, but  recently have not 
> been happy as I have run into engine problems. The  engine was rebuilt by 
> Moyer Marine about 1 1/2 years ago. Since that  time I have been able to 
> put 20 hours on the engine. We had alignment  problems mating the shaft 
> to the engine, but that's history.
>  This year the engine was running well for about an hour, after which it 
>  just cuts out. After 15 - 20 minutes it will start again but only run 
>  for a short time. 5 - 10 minutes, before it cuts out again. I have a new  
> electric fuel pump, electronic ignition, new plugs, wires, the whole  
> nine yards.
> After the first cutout I tried to replaced the fuel  filter, which were 
> not excessively dirty, checked the fuel intake line,  etc. After the 
> second cutout I immediately tried to start her with  starter fluid no 
> luck. I therefore feel it is electronic. But what ?  The electric fuel 
> pump. the coil, the electronic ignition  module?
> Has anyone had an experience like this and what was the  solution? Does 
> anyone have any ideas?
> Thanks for your  help.
> Ralph Reitz
> Dances With  Waves