S1 E7 Cleaning the carb to my 2.5hp Yamaha four stroke outboard (Bahamas)
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How many things can go wrong with a carb?! Don’t ask or the problems will never end haha.. In this video I show you an issue with the low speed jet plug, the elbow on the carb that inserts into the fuel line, water in the bowl, how to tell when the float is stuck, how to keep the motor from flooding again, and how to take apart and then install the carb. I call the jets “low speed” and “high speed” but you could also call them pilot and main, respectively. Low speed is in charge for idle-20% throttle and high speed is the rest. Thanks to Ellis on the S/V Booby Trap for first showing me how to clean a carb, and to my dad for helping me tweak the carb frame when he was in town.
I am amazed. I recall from much younger days when I was rebuilding the carburetor on my used 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass. I had to take Polaroid photos of each step during disassembly so I’d be able to put it back together. You are a natural mechanic.
Oh wow!! Polaroid photos. That’s kinda cool hahah thanks for this
It totally amazes me how you manage to NOT lose anything overboard while you are working on deck ! You are
BRILIANT ! Love from Australia🇦🇺 ⛵🌹
Thanks! I've only lost one piece of my outboard and it was the turn tab that attaches to the post that opens and closes the fuel valve. I can still open and close it but it's much more difficult. And then I've lost the #10 socket, which I used all the time..... other than that, I'm pretty good at losing things only inside my boat. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@SailingArtha Thanks for your reply !🌹
@@SailingArthathe damn #10 socket it's every mechanics nemesis
I learned (the hard way) that if you put a clean(ish) rag or paper towel on the seat before you disassemble delicate components (like carburetors), the little bits like pins, floats, jets don't bounce as far (like down a scupper and overboard) when they get dropped, and they don't get crud on them from landing on grungy surfaces (like cockpit floors)
You should add in the title: “one handed carb cleaning”!,! You’re awesome
Oh my gosh yes haha thank you
Young lady. I do have a few words of advice regarding your carb cleaning informational video and pertaining to real world applications.
One: You failed to drop at least 50% of your parts and screws into the water, remember for next time.
Two: Work on you powers of telekinesis, so you can also cook dinner at the same time.
Three: Speaking of doing to much at once. Second camera could be used to film the cooking of dinner.
Four: I didn't want to be harsh, but you didn't fall in, not even once!
Honestly, your inspiring and I'm grateful for your sharing. I'm a new viewer and look forward to more.
Thanks again,
Shawn
😂😂😂😂 love this so much. Thanks for the perfect critiques
WOW!! You’re crazy. That’s awesome how you’re not afraid to tackle these jobs in the middle of nowhere. Impressive!
Might consider when you stop at a marina getting a new float and some replacement jets for both engines. I believe that Yamaha might sell them as a kit available in most boat shops, and probably not that expensive as well. Also might look into a set of magnetic screw drivers, and a precision screwdriver set for those smaller screws. They also sell magnetized parts bowls so that you don't have those screws loose going everywhere while the boat rocks, whether it be the dinghy or on Arta
Had all the same problems as you with same exact motor. This video helped me fix motor in Catalina. Thank you.
Awesome. I’m so glad it helped you
Amazing ! Thank You fo sharing. My new 55 minutes usage 2023 yamaha 2.5 hp never wanted to start today (july 2024). It went in storage mode in October 2023 with premium gas, seafoam and slept in a heated garage. Vertically on a stand. I left the carb full and the gas valve open when I stored it thinking it would always had fresh gas. For a 4 stroke, I am not impressed. I suspect the float sticking and crappy stuff from the assembly line. Engine oil smells gas. It has 5 years warranty, I think I am going to call the dealer. You are great !!!
Hmm.. I’ve always heard it’s best to drain the carb if you’re going to store the motor for long term. I hope you get it sorted out!
Some thoughts, the float level is adjustable, however you have seem to have a plastic/foam float. These floats degrade over time, asorbing fuel and slowly becoming heavier. Secondly, the silicon gasket will work, for a time, but unless it's fuel rated it will fail. Dig up the info on your motor, a proper rebuild kit may be available.
Haha. In a dinghy bobbing up and down, fixing your carb while trying to film everything and your worried about your finger getting slightly in shot. 😂 don’t worry about a thing. Amazing how you get such great content. Keep the vids coming
You are a rockstar ! I like the way you work on stuff….. raw and fine tune. Great video !
thank you!
You are absolutely amazing young lady with your knowledge if you ever make it back to the Oriental area, Deepwater slips on the bay river you can leave your boat indefinitely . Engineer and diesel mechanic for 40 years you are very talented for your age.
Oriental is my hometown! You might even know my family. Thanks for the invite and for watching!
You did an excellent job, cleaning the carburetor and checking it thoroughly, even if it was one-handed, LOL. I have also use the same welding tip wires for years to clean carburetor, jets on outboard motors. Someone must have taught you how to do this.
Yes, I had help from lots of people, showing me lots of different ways and philosophies on cleaning the carb. I prefer the wires because I can poke anything out, and that's also super satisfying. Thanks for watching and complimenting :)
You are such an incredible person with such bravery and incredible talent. They are very few people in the world as lucky as you are.
Carb work with one hand on deck of a bobbing boat! You are super-human! Definitely subscribing.
So helpful. Thanks for thinking of all of who haven't done this.
Actually true that
You are amazing! I can’t believe you did this on a bouncing boat!
Thanks! It was definitely a challenge!
Total respect! If I try stripping the outboard down on the back of the dinghy I ALWAYS drop summat in the water! X
Hey Arta, on the subject of storytelling: we are now seven video's into your boating adventures and I am about to get curious about your story. Who are you? where are you heading to? what has been your boating history? (you appear to have collected ten years of stuff into your boat so I guess you did not start sailing this spring). Are you a solo sailor or are you a member of a floating tribe? It's perfectly fine if you want to hide that all, but it might be an interesting story to tell. Cheers!
Hey, thanks for bringing this up. I can put a video together on my story. These are good questions.
need a boat tour please and thank you.
it's coming up!
that was amazing how much you know about engines........dads a great teacher....😉 Hey be safe out there.
My lawnmower does the same thing. Ethanol fuel is a pain in my ass. I have to completely empty the carb when done. Soon enough you'll be able to rebuild that blindfolded.
Yea it definitely puts a damper on things. That’s a good idea though - burn out the fuel from the carb after each use. I’m definitely going to start doing that.
Very helpful video! I'm following your steps to repair mine! 👍
Awesome! Glad it’s helpfil
Way to go kid. Dig watchin' you problem solve.
I bought this exact same motor for my dingy and has issues with the carburetor too. It became so tiresome that I replaced the Yamaha 2.5 four stroke for an older but low hour Yamaha 2 stroke 2 hp and never a problem. I live down on Martinique
I gotcha. 2 strokes are great! They seem to run for forever
Thank you it helped me a lot❤
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Your a marine mechanic also? How are you still single?? Your a keeper in my book !!
Hey dont know if anyone has mentioned it but have you checked the float height. As you said the bowl was super full and im wondering if your height is set too high and its flooding the engine. Although i dont have experience with outboards iv had loads of motorcycles that had this issue....... i wrote the entire comment while the video was running and litterally finished as you found the problem 😅😅😅
You are becoming quite the mechanic 🙂
Thanks for noticing haha I've got diesel projects up ahead now
AMAZING "STAY SAFE"
Great video. You're an amazing woman. Fun to watch.
Hello when screwing the brass jet part back in should you fully tighten this ? Having difficulty getting my engine to idle with choke in
For mine the high speed sits in and I screw the high speed cap all the way tight. I haven't cleaned it in a while because I have the low speed plugged up, so I can't remember, but I think my low speed screws in and I tightened so it was snug. Then there is a cap that pops in on top. I can't speak to jet adjustment because I don't know much about it. I've heard some people count how many turns if it's threaded, but I'm not sure about this and I never did this on mine and it ran fine. I am no expert, but if you're having problems idling, check your idle screw. It might be idling too low. You can easily adjust this with a screw driver and run the motor until you get it right. Another thing to check is your low speed jet, making sure the cap (if it's a pop-in cap) isn't leaking. On my carb, the low speed gets its fuel from the high speed. When the cap was leaking, the motor wouldn't get above idle speed because it was getting too much fuel and essentially flooding. Hope this helps. I don't regularly read YT responses so you can always message me on IG or FB.
@@SailingArtha that’s brilliant thank you - much appreciated
Can be converted to external tank with inline filter
Okay I’d be interested in doing this
@@SailingArtha Way to go so long as the carby can lift the fuel, currently it is flooded by virtue of the overhead tank. Just something to check.
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Ummmmm , ok. One way to work on an engine. Interesting.
Haha!