Originally Posted by
316jughead
Does it always do this at the same rpm? Of course you've checked all of the fuel supply issues, hard bulb, fuel in the carbs, needle and seat and float level in the VST. It will idle all day and then this happens? You might want to look at the timing encoder for cracks, that's just a thought. I would test the stator, follow your OMC service manual. Sometimes on a intermittent stator issue, only the ohms test will give you a clue. I've run into your problem before and it was the pack and sensor, but it always started right back up. I certainly would not rule out the pack, or maybe even the ignition switch.