Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Johnson/Suzuki 90 problem

Posted by TransFueler on 11/25/17 - 4:52 PM
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My boat has a 2003 Johnson made by Suzuki 90 four stroke outboard. I have only run it a couple times since I bought it. After not running it for a couple months, we took it out today.
Topped off the tank with fresh fuel, but it had about half a tank of months old gas already in the tank.
Started right up at the ramp. We headed out on Lake Sammamish, and after a few minutes it quit. The fuel had unplugged itself. So I plugged it back in, and it started right up.
Planing along for a couple minutes, and the power just slowly backed off, until it dies altogether.

Fuel line plugged in. It tried to run a couple times, but eventually nothing so we had to get towed in.

Battery is fine, it turns over normally, but acts like no fuel.

Very frustrating... My son and I had spent a lot of time cleaning the boat. Installing a new rub rail, new Chartplotter / fishfinder, etc. Then first time out; failure.

Seeking input on why it stalled, and how do we get her going again...

Ed