can't get past 2600 rpms

Discussion in 'Gas Engines' started by molokai bro, Mar 21, 2006.

  1. molokai bro
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    2001 shamrock 420 hrs 5.7 pleasurecraft. Checked compress,spark ,dist and changed ecu at manufact suggestion after test indicated all electronic systems ok. Where do i go from here?
     
  2. Jango
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    Sounds like all there's left to check is Fuel - Fuel Injection, perhaps Fuel pressure?
     
  3. molokai bro
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    Max 2600 rpms

    Thanks but presure is almost 15 lbs at the injecter rail. Computer tells us motor using 1gal at 1000, 7gal /hr at 2000, and 15 gal /hr at 2600 rpms plowing trying to get up on plane. Normal to burn 10- 12 gal/hr cruising. I'm stimied so is pleasure craft and mechanic. Any other ideas would be appreciated, Mahalo , Molokai Bro
     
  4. longliner45
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    dose the engine miss or cut out at higher rpms? sure you have checked your air intakesand cleaned rakoars and or filters for fuel problems,,,,,,,,water,if that dont help I would go back to manufactureand put it on the computer could be a chip or sensor problem
     
  5. molokai bro
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    longline45

    Runs without any miss or any indication until it hits 2600 rpm and then it fells like a governor kicks in . put throtel all the way down and no change.Have changed filters both air and fuel. didn't check injectors as computer indicated it was going thru a lot of fuel? What are rakors? Appreciate any other help,
     
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    raykors ..spelling ? are fuel filters that catch water in diesle engines, ,,sorry for not being to much help.
     
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    dont know if you have em but vacuum lines could be collapsing under strain at higher rpms?
     
  8. RHough
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    Did it ever get up on plane and run over 2600?

    What has changed since then?

    Did it slowly get worse or just stop running over 2600 all of a sudden?
     
  9. Ari
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    Ari Patience s/o Genius

    Your exhaust system checked ?Do this engine have RPM kill switch ?set properly?
     
  10. molokai bro
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    Molokai Bro

    Aloha and a big mahala to all how helped. The boat had sat during the heat for 5 months. Water must have gotten past the 2 fuel filters and corrodided the injectors. so bad that first rail injejtors when disconnected individual didn't change idel at all. corrision even under o ring on alum rail. openings on 2 almost closed at opening don't see how it even ran not alone how it ran smooth.Mechanic said that's the last thing they would check. Verifing injector elecricaly then visually a lot quicker and less expensive than changing the ecm as reccommended by Pleasure Craft and the Marine service center. Hope this might help someone else
     
  11. bilgeboy
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    bilgeboy Senior Member

    Glad you found it, sounds very fixable.

    I just wanted to add to Longliner's thoughts. He was suggesting you check the Racor's, and if you don't have them, I think you want to install them.

    They are water separators with a filter. Dahl is another popular brand, but nowhere near Racor. They'll save you this aggravation in the future.

    Good Luck

    Mike
     
  12. longliner45
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    thanks for keeping us up on it, I was curious,thanks
     

  13. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Pressure should be around 39 pounds at the rail
     
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