rcm
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- Apr 9, 2009
- 32
- Boat Info
- 2000 210 Bow Rider Signature Series
- Engines
- 5.7 EFI Mercruiser/Alpha Drive
bpalmer00
Dumb question....do you let the engine idle for a few minutes before you shut down? This might give things a few minutes to cool down and stablize...??
Reporting on the mods I mentioned in my 8-19-10 post, switched hoses, ran and had no problems with re-starting. Even failed to follow our standard 5 min cooldown before shut off idle period. No re-start problems. I suspect our real problem was the fuel pump.
Our standard shut down on the water is to idle for 5 minutes, and run the blower for an additional 3-5 minutes if possible. When ready to get going, run blower for 3-5 minutes, start engine, then pull anchor. Off we go. We have run many times this summer in 90 degrees or higher, and have had no further problems. The sound of 8 cylinders working together at the turn of the key anywhere and anytime is music to the ears.
Dumb question....do you let the engine idle for a few minutes before you shut down? This might give things a few minutes to cool down and stablize...??
Reporting on the mods I mentioned in my 8-19-10 post, switched hoses, ran and had no problems with re-starting. Even failed to follow our standard 5 min cooldown before shut off idle period. No re-start problems. I suspect our real problem was the fuel pump.
Our standard shut down on the water is to idle for 5 minutes, and run the blower for an additional 3-5 minutes if possible. When ready to get going, run blower for 3-5 minutes, start engine, then pull anchor. Off we go. We have run many times this summer in 90 degrees or higher, and have had no further problems. The sound of 8 cylinders working together at the turn of the key anywhere and anytime is music to the ears.