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2003 DF 25 4-stroke triple, 3 carbs, remote PTT ..
I've been doing some extended running with muffs trying to get insects flushed out, getting Seafoam run through the carbs and, in general, just enjoying watching the motor run again after a long period of storage.
With my remote, I can't advance the throttle without putting it in gear so I've been using the carb linkage.
Yesterday, I pulled the prop so I could see if the engine stayed running when I put it in gear. It did, no problem.
When I tried to advance the throttle with the remote, however, there was no response. Remember, this is with the prop removed.
Is that normal? In other words, is there something "built in" that detects the absence of a prop & prevents the remote from advancing the throttle? Or is this more likely something I probably need to do but have been avoiding: pulling & rebuilding the carbs.
I had to ask .. Thx in advance for your thoughts.
On a lighter note, the engine starts on about the third try .. stays running if I jockey the choke for a few minutes & then it smooths out. I've got about 15-20 hours running the Seafoam through it. Progressively easier starting, smoother idle & throttle response. Seafoam may not keep me from having to rebuild the carbs but I'm convinced it's helped. Will for sure be using it in my gennies.
I've been doing some extended running with muffs trying to get insects flushed out, getting Seafoam run through the carbs and, in general, just enjoying watching the motor run again after a long period of storage.
With my remote, I can't advance the throttle without putting it in gear so I've been using the carb linkage.
Yesterday, I pulled the prop so I could see if the engine stayed running when I put it in gear. It did, no problem.
When I tried to advance the throttle with the remote, however, there was no response. Remember, this is with the prop removed.
Is that normal? In other words, is there something "built in" that detects the absence of a prop & prevents the remote from advancing the throttle? Or is this more likely something I probably need to do but have been avoiding: pulling & rebuilding the carbs.
I had to ask .. Thx in advance for your thoughts.
On a lighter note, the engine starts on about the third try .. stays running if I jockey the choke for a few minutes & then it smooths out. I've got about 15-20 hours running the Seafoam through it. Progressively easier starting, smoother idle & throttle response. Seafoam may not keep me from having to rebuild the carbs but I'm convinced it's helped. Will for sure be using it in my gennies.
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