championman I need help asap

[seminolewind]

I have a Stratos with a 1997 Johnson faststrike 150. I just got the boat it has been sitting since last spring and has not been cranked. I got all the old fuel out and cleaned the fuel lines added new fuel with seafoam drained and cleaned the carbs. I took it o
ut today it ran fine initially ran for 30 minutes then stopped and fished for an hour or so. When I went to crank the motor again it idles rough and when I put it in gear and throttle up the motor bogs down and dies. I came home drained the carbs again and it seems to be running fine again. I also pulled and cleaned the small screen filter which had a small amount of debris in it. What. Could have caused this. Also my buddy said I need to get rid of the check valve on the tank and do a vro pump bypass what is your opinion. Thanks

[imthemedic]

The basics, Replace eerything from the fuel tanks to the carbs. Lines, filters, and bulb with quality products. Then change the plugs. Go to the lake and try it again.

I personaly would leave the VRO since it appears to be working just fine now. There are many post on here about this issue.

[tpgrealty]

I had a similur issue as to what you are having now. i replaced everything from the anti-siphoning valves to the vro pump. after putting all new in the motor runs like a top. No issues since. I think it cost me about $450 for everything including the new vro2 pump.

[fastman151]

Check out this post and make the adjustment if necessary.....

http://www.bbcboards.net...otors

[seminolewind]

Thanks I made that adjustment today. I am going to replace the anti siphon valve, fuel line and primer bulb do a decarb and replace plugs this weekend, then see what happens. Thanks for the replies.

[ChampioNman]

Pull the carb bowl drain plugs, let them drain and tap on the side of the bowls. Re-install the drain plugs and pump the bulb. Wash belly pan with water no schmoking.

[seminolewind]

Thanks ChampioNman I did that when I got home the other day then hooked it up to the muffs. The motor seemed to idle normally going to go ahead and do a decarb this weekend then run and replace plugs and go from there. Thanks for the reply.