weebo
05-24-2018, 12:05 PM
Hey everybody,
I have seen a couple of threads on here discussing this topic, but I wanted to throw my situation out there and get some feedback and helpful hints. My engine is really hit and miss... I have a habit of starting it before leaving the house to go to the lake. Sometimes, it is a very easy start, but usually it isn't. My engine has the "newer" style controls; I have found that I always have to max the throttle out and "choke" while cranking and usually have to squeeze the bulb back up a couple times during this process.
Once I get to the lake, I often have trouble getting it started again (beginning to think it is allergic to water). However, sometimes it will start right up.. But after anchoring out for several hours, I go to restart to depart and it usually gives me a fit, once again. Last night, I tried some of the tricks that I read about in these threads regarding holding the choke button in for 5-15 seconds and then continuing to hold while cranking. Each of these with no luck. I pulled the cowling off and popped the hose off of the enricher to ensure fuel was indeed flowing thru it, and it was. This is not a new issue, I have had this same problem for several years (every since I got the motor). Tonight I plan to try the trick of "fogging" the carburetor with a fuel/oil mixture in a spray bottle.
When operating the boat, it runs great! Awesome top end (approximately 25 MPH on a 24 Ft Tri-Toon) Starting is really the only issue, though it is a huge one. I seem to be getting plenty of fuel flow to the motor itself, along with fresh fuel, bulb gets hard when squeezed, 2 new (fully charged) 650 CA batteries, and spark going to all 6 cyls. I do plan to pick up new plugs today, but considering this has been an ongoing issue (even after previous plug changes) I don't anticipate much change there. Also, one other point, When attempting to start, the motor will "bump" one time as though it fired and then the starter disengages, followed by a "grunt" from the motor while spinning down. sometimes will disengage even without the "bump" mentioned earlier. I am hoping that you guys may be able to shed some light on some of these symptoms and provide suggestions, as I am at a loss.
Thanks in Advance!
I have seen a couple of threads on here discussing this topic, but I wanted to throw my situation out there and get some feedback and helpful hints. My engine is really hit and miss... I have a habit of starting it before leaving the house to go to the lake. Sometimes, it is a very easy start, but usually it isn't. My engine has the "newer" style controls; I have found that I always have to max the throttle out and "choke" while cranking and usually have to squeeze the bulb back up a couple times during this process.
Once I get to the lake, I often have trouble getting it started again (beginning to think it is allergic to water). However, sometimes it will start right up.. But after anchoring out for several hours, I go to restart to depart and it usually gives me a fit, once again. Last night, I tried some of the tricks that I read about in these threads regarding holding the choke button in for 5-15 seconds and then continuing to hold while cranking. Each of these with no luck. I pulled the cowling off and popped the hose off of the enricher to ensure fuel was indeed flowing thru it, and it was. This is not a new issue, I have had this same problem for several years (every since I got the motor). Tonight I plan to try the trick of "fogging" the carburetor with a fuel/oil mixture in a spray bottle.
When operating the boat, it runs great! Awesome top end (approximately 25 MPH on a 24 Ft Tri-Toon) Starting is really the only issue, though it is a huge one. I seem to be getting plenty of fuel flow to the motor itself, along with fresh fuel, bulb gets hard when squeezed, 2 new (fully charged) 650 CA batteries, and spark going to all 6 cyls. I do plan to pick up new plugs today, but considering this has been an ongoing issue (even after previous plug changes) I don't anticipate much change there. Also, one other point, When attempting to start, the motor will "bump" one time as though it fired and then the starter disengages, followed by a "grunt" from the motor while spinning down. sometimes will disengage even without the "bump" mentioned earlier. I am hoping that you guys may be able to shed some light on some of these symptoms and provide suggestions, as I am at a loss.
Thanks in Advance!