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Forum: Engines 11-27-2019, 11:38 PM
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Posted By jrsick
Rec you change your oil before taking your boat...

Rec you change your oil before taking your boat out again. You've had a lot of fuel leak down from the cylinder heads while trying to start the motor.
Forum: Engines 11-27-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
Glad that you got it fixed. I guess the spark...

Glad that you got it fixed. I guess the spark you were getting was either very weak or way out of timing.
Nothing like a sea trial while wearing winter coats.
Forum: Engines 11-11-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
I was wondering how you were coming along with...

I was wondering how you were coming along with this. Sorry to hear it's not running, these problems are frustrating and tiring. The oddest part is that the engine starts on the trailer but not in...
Forum: Engines 07-18-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
hopefully the starter will fix your problem. If...

hopefully the starter will fix your problem. If it does, I guess the reason that the engine stopped in the first place will be a mystery.
Can you replace the starter without removing the manifold...
Forum: Engines 07-18-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
Hard to estimate starter speed from the video,...

Hard to estimate starter speed from the video, but starter could definitely be your issue. Weak starters sound like good starters. I figured out my starter was weak by counting sparks at #1...
Forum: Engines 06-27-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
Thanks for the update. I appreciate your...

Thanks for the update. I appreciate your frustration, I've been there.
What I would do:
- Replace the spark plugs. Make sure new ones are gapped correctly and check gap of old plugs just for...
Forum: Engines 06-18-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
After you dry the plugs, try starting with the...

After you dry the plugs, try starting with the throttle in neutral. Don't pump it at all.
If it doesn't start, check your plugs again. If they are wet then likely time for carb rebuild.
Forum: Engines 06-17-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
Did you take a look at each spark plug? Were any...

Did you take a look at each spark plug? Were any wet or black? Were they all dry?
If plugs are good, then I rec you check the fuel. One way to check fuel is to disconnect the fuel inlet at the carb...
Forum: Engines 06-12-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
I apologize, I did not read the "last sunday's...

I apologize, I did not read the "last sunday's results" in your post, I thought it was a quote.
So timing is off by one cylinder. Your firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2 and rotor points to 6 when you...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,932
Posted By jrsick
Marcucho, I just had same problem. The cause of...

Marcucho, I just had same problem. The cause of my no-start was a weak starter. It was making the sounds like it was really cranking, but was actually turning the engine at 16 rpm. The slow crank...
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