Recent content by dlows185

Thank you everyone for all the input!!! I havent had any issues since i did a simple carb cleaner spray. But the carb will definitely get rebuilt this winter.

Was able to put the boat in the water and test some things out. Boat fired up perfect without any issues. Choke opened as it should and I was getting voltage to the lead. I took off the flame arrestor and sprayed into the carb after it warmed up. Seemed to idle a little better. But motor was...

Yes, the oil is the first thing I looked at today. Looks really clean. I then checked to make sure the lead was connected to the choke and then went from there. Doing what I can with the boat off the water for now. I will drag the boat to the river tomorrow (if the wind forecast holds up) and...

UPDATE: Whet to boat storage today to look at the carb amd choke. Pumped the throttle once to close the choke and turned the ignition on to see if it would open over time. Never moved after about 3 minutes. Checked voltage to the purple lead that hooks to the choke and a good ground and got...

Thanks for all the responses. Ill be able to get to the boat tomorrow and check the choke out first and then go from there.

It runs great at speed. I run 91 octane from Chevron pump and add StarTron treatment. Original carb on the boat, yes. I dont remember the smoke being dark. Ill check the choke my next time out and then go with cleaning the carb next. I change the water separator each year when i do oil and...

Had the boat on the river yesterday. 2004 185 Sport 4.3 153 original hrs. I went to put the boat in neutral after a 30 mile run at 3k RPM, and noticed the idle to be rough and almost wanting to die. I never let it stall out before bumping up the throttle. I also noticed white smoke and a heavy...

I tow my '04 with a 2013 Tacoma V6 with a towing package. 6500lb capacity. Trailer has surge brakes and has no problem towing.

Where can i find a link like that for a part list for my boat? 04 185 sport. Any info would be helpful!!

We have almost the same setup. My boat is a '04 185, and my truck is a '13. Never had problems pulling it, but if i was to go bigger, i would think of upgrading!

Did that oil filter end up working for you? I have an 04 also and am going to be changing it soon

Great response! Thank you so much!

Ok, that makes scene. Thanks for the clarification. I guess the only way they would engage in reverse is if I was backing uphill! Good to know. I need to find a couple of those lockout keys, just in case. I am super paranoid now about the coupler and chains now! Will be double and triple...

Hey everyone, I know my trailer has surge brakes! But it also has the 4 pin connector that wouldn't allow for the reverse lockout when I'm backing up the tow vehicle! Which is weird because I have never had a problem backing my trailer up and having the wheels lock up on me! And this is without...

Thanks for the response!!! I'll give it a shot Friday when I head back out to the boat!!! I knew it had to be something! Thanks again! Derek