Suzuki break-in/rpm issues.

localboy · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:32 am Post subject:

Oh great; no pressure. Now I'm praying for something to actually BE WRONG...uh, I think Neutral

...so I don't have to admit being a newbie, inexperienced idiot in front of everyone. If it does determine "user error" I'll admit it, though I won't be happy. Crying or Very sad

DaveS · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:49 am Post subject:

Mark,
In an effort to help "ease" your pain in this hour of need.....be thankful that the flat tire is out of the way now and did not occur as you were towing the boat towards the launch ramp prior to departing for the Friday Harbor Gathering. Additionally, be extremely happy that the flat did not occur on the Hewitt Avenue Trestle during the morning rush hour traffic..... Disgust

.

Two summers ago, I had major brake problems on the boat trailer as we were leaving for a family 3 day cruise. The good part of that venture, was that I discovered the problem when I got to town and was able (after some roadside adjustments) to get the boat and trailer back home safely. Unfortunately, it took a week to get the parts, so I spent our 3 day cruise time mowing the yard again and splitting firewood. (The yard sure looked nice and we kept warm in the following winter... Smile

).

localboy · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Dave. You're right; it COULD always be worse.

I hate to admit when I make dumb, bone-headed mistakes though. But I guess that is how we learn. I'm definately a kinsthetic learner first and foremost; I learn by doing primarily and not by reading or listening.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject:

Alright-

I called Mark, but you guys want to know, so here's the scoop.

There is a rubber insert on the motor which has all the cables, harnesses and hoses running through it. The dealer who rigged the boat (not us) had installed it 180 degrees out. Which routed the fuel line in the wrong spot and created a pinch in it when the lower pan was installed. (wonder if this is part of whjy said company went out of business)

In talking further with John in Service, there was also some concern about the anti siphon valve, so we replaced that as well, just to be sure.

On the muffs, fuel flow is fine. Under a load- fuel is restricted so it can't get enough to puch the boat.

Whoops.

Properly install the rigging grommet, and voila- all looks good now. Mark will be at the gathering next weekend! (or if now, it won't be our fault Wink

)

Glad we could provide a week of armchair diagnostics. Sorry Mark had to be the one to have it happen to. ANybody want to volunteer for next weeks's challange?

localboy · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject:

Well Matt has not only beaten me to the punch, but explained the issue in detail. I just got a msg from John too. As noted, he said your mechanic/tech also replaced an anti-siphon valve due to a vacuum in the fuel line of "4", which I assume is out of spec.

A couple of small issues with the trailer, also not Kitsap Marine's fault, and I'll go pick it up on Thursday.

I passed Totem Lake yesterday on I-405 and saw all the boats and a C-Dory or two. Hope business was good.

journey on · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

Atta boy, Matt. It's amazing what a knowledgeable person can do.

Boris

PS, we did get a week of fun out of it.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

I don't deserve any credit. The knowledgable guys in our service department get the credit. I just report their findings.

journey on · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject:

Matt, we all understand that you didn't do the work, and I could make a smart remark about that. Just be aware we also understand that you represent a whole group of people and when we say "you" most of the time we're talking about the corporate body. so your job is to go back to the service dept and tell them they got an "atta boy".

Another example is when I go into one of the big-box stores and say "you sold me this", and the person says "not me". My next move is to ask for the manager to figure out with whom I'm should be dealing. That gets everyone going.

In this web site, you get both the credit and (if any) the blame. So rest easy.

Boris

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject:

Just so long as you know that my knowledge base is limited, and they don't let me touch the tools! Laughing

localboy · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

Just got a msg from Matt; the boat AND trailer are done. I'll pick them up on Thursday and launch for Friday Harbor on Friday morning. Thumbs Up

I even have a spare tire now. Wink

eNORMous · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject:

localboy · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:44 am Post subject:

Hmm...I resemble that remark!