I have a 1997 Challenger and she has ran fine all summer. However when I hit the water this past weekend, my left engine would die when I tried to accelerate. It started right up and ran fine at idle speed but died as soon as I touched the throttle. I stooped the boat and replaced both plugs on that engine, re-fired and I was able to accelerate to about 3000rmp before it would die again. If I quickly back off on the throttle, the engine will bogg down but remain running. Today I removed the fuel filters, cleaned them with the compressor, and put them back on. however, this time I put the left one on the right engine and vice-versa. Still the same problem with left engine. If i cruise at idle for a few seconds before jumping on the throttle, she will reach close to 7000 rpm but then die again unless I quickly back off the throttle. I have read several threads and it sounds like either a carb issue or a rave valve problem. Perhaps the fuel accelerator inside the carb is shot??? Carbs have never been rebuilt and not sure if/when the rave valves have been cleaned. Any thoughts are appreciated.
P.S. If I pull the choke out part way as the left engine wants to stall, it will pick bsck up for a second and then stall out again. I guess this means it is a fuel issue rather than an ignition or stator issue?
P.S. If I pull the choke out part way as the left engine wants to stall, it will pick bsck up for a second and then stall out again. I guess this means it is a fuel issue rather than an ignition or stator issue?
