Hello everyone. I've got a 2000 350 Mag MPI inboard on my 24' Ciera Classic which has been running great since last year's tuneup. I put about 70 hours total run time on the boat last summer, then winterized it.
I dropped it in the water in late June and it has been running like a top. Fluids are all topped up, I did an oil change at the end of last season. Trying to get out of the hole and up on plane, the engine begins to surge at 2800 rpm.
I changed out the fuel/water separator today with a new one and took it for a sea-trial, same result. No sign of any leaks in the fuel lines. I played around with the trim-tabs and once I got over the 2800 rpm and up on plane, I was able to cruise at 2900/3000 with no problem.
I'm wondering if I need to check the fuel pump and fuel pressure. I had new plugs put in at the beginning of last season ( again, about 70 hours on them).
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
I dropped it in the water in late June and it has been running like a top. Fluids are all topped up, I did an oil change at the end of last season. Trying to get out of the hole and up on plane, the engine begins to surge at 2800 rpm.
I changed out the fuel/water separator today with a new one and took it for a sea-trial, same result. No sign of any leaks in the fuel lines. I played around with the trim-tabs and once I got over the 2800 rpm and up on plane, I was able to cruise at 2900/3000 with no problem.
I'm wondering if I need to check the fuel pump and fuel pressure. I had new plugs put in at the beginning of last season ( again, about 70 hours on them).
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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