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    help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike

    Hello all. I finally took my new/used ranger out tonight. I had a horrible time getting her going. She cranks and turns over. She will idle ok. The minute I start giving her gas she dies. This continued for about 30-45 mins. Finally got her going. Ran her for about 30 mins. She feels very jumpy. Give her gas and no response... 7-10 seconds later she jumps. We shut her down and tried to start her again and the same thing happened again. Very difficult to get her going. Before buying the boat I had a mechanic come and check everything. Compressions checked out. fluids looked good. She started up (w/ muffs) and ran well. So what gives??? I changed the spark plugs (as directed). I think it could be the fuel line, throttle, or vro. Any of those fit the symptoms??? I think fuel line b/c "ball pump" never stays hard. Please give me ideas. I am very frustrated being that this a first bass boat for me.



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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (soccplayer07)

    For starters look at this http://www.bbcboards.net...otors
    Then make sure it has no air leaks in the fuel line and the bulb is a 3/8 OEM only bulb with no cracks! if it is not pumping up could be anti-siphon valve in the gas tank, flapper in the bulb is bad or air leak in fuel line!

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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (fishnfool38)

    ill try this tomorrow. thanks. hope it works. I am feeling very frustrated not being able to use my new ride.



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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (soccplayer07)

    people on another forum are suggesting the carbs are to blame. the engine has sat for two years. Could this be the problem? Anyway to test that?



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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (soccplayer07)

    Find a new mechanic.

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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (ChampioNman)

    yea, i think its carbs too. it sat for over a year. I spoke to mechanic today. He said the cleaning kits cost $17 a piece (x6) and labor charge of $75 (x2 hours). Good deal???



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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (soccplayer07)

    While he's at it have him throw a rebuild kit on the Vapor Separator tank too on a few dollars more.

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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (ChampioNman)

    will do. do you think the above price is a fair deal?



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    Re: help w/ 93' 150 hp faststrike (soccplayer07)

    Yep if he knows what he's doing. Make sure he shows you bonafide OMC part wrappers.

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