Paul J Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Well, i've had 700+ hours of carefree fun with my etec 60, it still starts first time everytime. I did have a slight scare the other day as i was returning up the harbour, the motor started surging as if it had a fuel starvation issue. I had to keep putting extra power on to keep it from stalling and much to my relief made it home ok. Fuel filters at the tank and the engine checked out ok so i was a tad worried and contacted Paul at South Coast outboards. I was lucky to catch him the day before he went on holiday and he kindly came over and hooked up the laptop. No error codes found which was a mixed blessing, it wasn't serious but what the hell was causing it?. We eventually found it was the fuel hose connector, the seal had failed so it was sucking air. A quick fix and it's running sweet once again. Just wanted to pass this on as this was a new one for me and not something i would have normally thought to check. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Do you have a pic of the offending part? Do you think it is because you plug and unplug the fuel so often (I assusme you take the tank home each trip) Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 It's just your bog standard Johnson/evinrude connector I leave the tanks on board but switch ( single fuel line) from one to the other , however i use them more than most http://www.force4.co.uk/5430/Moeller-Johns...-Connector.html PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Nice easy fix!!! I wasn't sure if it was the tank part or not. I have tried a 3rd party Yamaha one in the past, due to leak - a definate no no (worse leak) - must go original every time! Coudl you use that as an excuse for speeding??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 wear and tear in your case m8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Glad you found the problem, its just a cheap part that has been well used and worn out Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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