Y-80 Carb and choke help needed.

[Dave Cofone]

While I am new to this sport and really haven't met many of the stars in it, even I know the name Hearn in Boat Racing. I am so sorry for the Hearn families loss and the boat racing community at large. May God bless him and keep him.

[Dave Cofone]

I am having trouble with my choke not resetting to the off position when throttle is applied. I can get it to come off maybe 30% of the time if I really smack the throttle but that isn't sufficient. All the springs on the carb should probably be replaced......are there carburetor rebuild kits for the...

[Dave Cofone]

Heck yeah. I read it and re-read it all the time. The info I received just from this one post is very helpful. I keep a note book of everything I learn. I am really starting from scratch even though I've had the boat going on two years. Anything I know about boat racing is inboards.....these outboards...

[Dave Cofone]

I didn't know about that. I certainly will lower the motor and get some laps under my belt. Thanks for the suggestion, I didn't think of that. It was a bit squirrely but I thought that was just my inexperience......Obviously it is my inexperience but I never took boat setup into consideration to help...

[Dave Cofone]

Thanks Mike......I think it's Mike. That sounds like the most reasonable solution. I'm just looking to have some fun. Go to some races and start and finish. I look forward to learning from you guys....AND gals.

[Dave Cofone]

I thought I would put out a call for a test wheel, hieght gauge and angle checker for my Yamato 80. If anyone has an extra they want to sell let me know, I'm in the market.

[Dave Cofone]

Yes. They are on my friends cell phone. When she sends them to me I will post a couple up.

[Dave Cofone]

Thanks for the tips. There are some parts and pieces I should have. A test wheel is one of them. I plan to be a good student. There are so many awesome experienced folks available to me, I am very lucky to be involved in a sport where people freely share their extensive knowledge. I don't know squat...

[Dave Cofone]

Thanks, Albert. Unfortunately I don't have a team. I am pretty much solo and rely on the other racers for help on race day. Congratulations on your outing, this is the coolest sport ever.

[Dave Cofone]

It finally happened. On Wednesday Sept. 9th I unloaded my hydro into the water and made a good 4-5 laps. It was an unreal feeling after so many hours and mishaps. I even for a time had the whole rig for sale.....and in fact sold it but Covid got in the way of the sale and I decided to just keep trying....