LHC shop help

[ltbaney1]

I’m out in Havasu this week, my family and another family. I have the only boat. Launch this morning from the springs and heading out, kids are stoked to be on the boat. Out of nowhere the thing falls on its face like someone pinched the fuel line. Motor did not die and picked up again after about 45 seconds, and then did it again. Limped it back to the springs to get the kids some AC and let them play some games. First call was to Shane at Havasu marine specialties, very nice on the phone, but doesn’t work on 95 merc 2.5 OB i have. Shane was kind enough to recommend Joe at Havasu hot laps, tried calling the number on google but nothing. Thinking maybe they are closed on monday? Talked to the shop at the springs since i was there and they said sounds like a fuel pump calling it quits but wont touch it for atleast 3 months. We are staying on Mohican off of mculloch until Thursday, i know its a HUGE long shot, but any one have an idea of a shop in the area before i stick this thing back in storage and tell the kids play in the pool for the week?

 

[RaceTec]

I wonder if any of the guys from the Outboard Church might know someone?

 

[Thunderhead1]

Rich or the crew at Lake land marine might be able to help you.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Fallon if not Joe

 

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[twocents]

FAllon is a good choice, if not, try Mario at SoCal Speed and Marine (is Lou Covert still working at Marrio's place? If so, he is an excellent Merc outboard guy)

 

[bk2drvr]

If you don't have any luck in Havasu you might call Premier in Needles and see if they will diag it real quick and maybe its something easy. Good luck!

 

[WATERDOG]

Chong's

 

[boater250s]

Call Mario at So Cal Speed and Marine, Lou is still there. 928-733-6330.

 

[azsunfun]

check fuel filter? sounds like starving carb problem, throwing this out there did you pick up crap around prop?

 

[ltbaney1]

check fuel filter? sounds like starving carb problem, throwing this out there did you pick up crap around prop?

Filter is clear.

 

[ltbaney1]

Fallon if not Joe

Fallon does not work on anything older than 2000, according to the girl i talked to.

 

[ltbaney1]

Rich or the crew at Lake land marine might be able to help you.

Called and talked to Rich, meeting him tomorrow morning.

 

[Riverfamlee]

isn't there a shop at the Springs? Not a 100% but I'm pretty sure I've seen them working on boats

 

[Ragged Edge]

Keep calling Joe, sometimes he just can't get to the phone, Lew at So Cal is also a good option as well as Ritchie at Lakeland. All these guys are super busy so just keep calling till you get someone on the phone.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Joe @ Hot Laps along with Fallon have helped me in the past. Sorry I'm not more help, good luck

 

[Springfield]

isn't there a shop at the Springs? Not a 100% but I'm pretty sure I've seen them working on boats

Springs told him 3 months.

 

[Riverfamlee]

Springs told him 3 months.

LOL, guess I should have read the whole post. That's crazy,

 

[azsunfun]

Filter is clear.

can you download a manual, maybe find the problem yourself, you never now might able to fix it with some diagnostic steps.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Such a bummer. Best of luck to getting it back up and running.

 

[Groper]

I would think it's going to something pretty simple fuel related, check everything.

https://www.lakelandmarine.net has helped me out with a quick service in 2hrs.

I don't what happened to Joe @ HotLaps it's been pretty quiet over there.

 

[ltbaney1]

isn't there a shop at the Springs? Not a 100% but I'm pretty sure I've seen them working on boats

They do, I tried to ask them, told me 3 months and walked away.

 

[Havasu blue label]

If you can’t get it done soon pm me my guys will get you on the water

 

[ltbaney1]

From what Rich told me its either ignition or fuel pump. Both super common with these motors apparently. This is my first OB motor, i have no clue what I’m looking at under the cowl.

 

[azsunfun]

From what Rich told me its either ignition or fuel pump. Both super common with these motors apparently. This is my first OB motor, i have no clue what I’m looking at under the cowl.

wait for the help that was offered. good folks agound the area.