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9.9 Honda boat motor runs great until I put it in gear.?
On my sailboat, the motor runs fine in neutral, revs up, has good rpms etc. But when I put it in forward, it just won't run above a very slow speed and even when I try to rev it the motor just won't respond. Have any idea why it runs fine in netural but not when in gear?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
the engine is running on one cylinder.Check that the plug wires are tight on the spark plugs ;check for spark on both plugs,change the plugs.If there is anything beyund these simple checks and repairs you should take the motor to a qualified mech.
- 80's kidLv 61 decade ago
maybe all the plugs aren't firing - so in N its fine, but losing power under load. I'd also double check to make sure nothing is caught or wrapped around the prop or shaft. Other than that - its mechanic time.