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Originally Posted by SVArgo
Like a clog in the elbow?
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Yes. The combo of
exhaust gas & saltwater is very corrosive and can cause clogging and even a rupture of the mixing
elbow over time. If the
exhaust is restricted then that would also restrict the amount of air getting into the
engine.
Also, if you are new owners it could mean the
boat was sitting for awhile before it was
sold. If so, it could also be the injectors. When they sit they can foul over time, and that usually means too rich a mixture.
Then again, I'd also be inclined to try DeepFrz's suggestion of running the
engine w/o the air filter. As he pointed out, it's one thing that's changed. Besides, it's easy! Fwiw, my Westerbeke's don't use air filters, although apparently other
marine engines do. Something to check out . . . .
Anyone care to raise Tellie's wager, or should we just call?