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06-18-2005, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Ficht is running like a swiss watch-NOW
Been having some issues with the ficht 175, shaking and stalling at low idle(trolling).
Talked to the service guys and they agree, change the fuel/water separator and the spark plugs.
So I did both today and found the plugs were in pretty bad condition. I did replace mid last season, but these were shot......
So 6 plugs at the price in the pic .....do the math.....I gotta find another source......72 bucks plus tax.......geeeeeezzzzzzzz.
But shes running smooth and strong.......a solid 40MPH......
Last edited by Van; 06-18-2005 at 06:34 PM..
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06-18-2005, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cape Cod
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Sparkplug.com or rockauto.com about $5.00 a plug.
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Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
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06-18-2005, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Thanks, i did a FROOGLE search and did find some alot cheaper. 5 bucks is real good price.
I'm gonna stock up...
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06-19-2005, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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Van,
I not an outboard guy but when I overhear guys talking don't they make an anti carbon spray stuff that your supposed to spray into the intake every so many hours to get all that crap out. I remember Abba telling me about this a year or 2 ago when he got his Bombardier which I thought was one with the ficth system, could be wrong?
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Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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06-19-2005, 07:39 AM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
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I use Carbon Gaurd, every other tank or when I remember, Works great! Mixes right in the gas tank.
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"All my friends are Flakes!!"
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06-19-2005, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cape Cod
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I have used nothing but ficht oil,added carbon guard 1 oz to every 8 gallons of gas, decarbod every 100 hours, and the freakin thing still blew up.  |
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06-19-2005, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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I've never decarbed during the season, just with the engine tuner at winter storage time. The engine runs great (unless plugs are shot) so i don't think i will start something different.
Yes i have the bombardier ficht, I will talk to ABBA about it, i see him pretty regularly.
V.
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06-20-2005, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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run them until they blow up then buy another and repeat....the misson statement of outboarders everywhere.  |
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06-20-2005, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Get my plugs for my Ficht at NAPA auto supply for$5.30 each!!!! Order today and pickup at eight o clock the next morning!!!!!
Beats paying 72 bucks at the Evinrude dealer!!!!
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06-20-2005, 08:27 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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sounds like you're running heavy on the oil (2 stroke i presume)
check your mix
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06-22-2005, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Bigcat
I have used nothing but ficht oil,added carbon guard 1 oz to every 8 gallons of gas, decarbod every 100 hours, and the freakin thing still blew up. |
What year motor???
I know from experience how easy it was to have a Ficht blow!!! Had two powerheads blow on the 2000 year model!!! When still owned by Johny/rude the 1999-2001 had some serious issues with quality control!!!! Hopefully since Bombardier took over the problems were resolved!!!!
Blown powerheads are not always caused by carbon build up!!! One reason could be that it was running lean, not enough oil!!!!
A good mechanic can tell what the cause was by looking at the piston!!!
If anybody is interested click on iboats.com and go to the outboard section of evinrude/ johnson for those of us back yard mechanics!!!!! |
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