Author Topic: No Start Issue! (Read 13240 times)

OvrflownCHEESE · « **on:** May 02, 2015, 08:44:32 PM »

So after replacing the fuel pump and getting the tilt trim to work (without ratchet straps or leaks!) I go to attempt to start it for the first time this year. I turn the key it turns over but got nothing. Check/clean points still nothing. Use fresh fuel still nothing. So I fuel, check; air, check; spark, check; compression, check. Check wiring diagrams to make sure plug wires in correct order. Still nothing. After 3 hours of tinkering around all i have is some sweet tan lines and a boat that doesn't run!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2015, 09:38:49 PM »

RICH !

Jason · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2015, 09:46:07 PM »

Look in carb to see if fuel is actually squirting. Try starting fluid. Check for spark at plug itself?

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:03:23 PM »

when I pulled the plugs it almost like 3 and 4 cylinders weren't firing but when I checked the plugs they sparked right up. I would dump gas right into the carb thinking maybe no fuel. Is brake cleaner the same as starting fluid?

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:13:47 PM »

Sounds like a no fuel issue. Check that the choke is closing and gas squirts into the throat when you pump the throttle. Pour in some fuel down the carb throat if needed to see if it fires.

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:22:06 PM »

I will try in the morning and see what happens and report back!

california special · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:09:43 AM »

make sure ur battery is charged low voltage can give u weak spark. check timing and fuel quality

Jerry · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:47:28 AM »

Did you use Stable last fall? That could be why it doesn't start. a small squirt of either works, but I said "SMALL"

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:39:43 PM »

So I took her down to my step fathers place today was a beautiful day figured why not go for a drive. we started tinkering around. pumped all of the old fuel out of it. think there must have been something blocking the fuel pick up due to having a weak stream. banged on the fuel tank a couple times got a good strong flow. checked the plugs they were OK. Set gap and cleaned points. Cranked had nothing. adjusted timing on distributor and BOOM! purrs like a kitty....moral of the story i hate my friend!

Jerry · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2015, 08:33:45 PM »

Did you add Stable last fall?

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2015, 08:55:40 PM »

Yes I did. but to be on the safe side we pumped out the whole 3 gallons.

75starflight · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2015, 08:56:21 PM »

Glad its running ben! I will be sending the prop to you this week. Finally got to dig it out of its storage on Friday.

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2015, 09:02:46 PM »

Outstanding! I was about to ask you about that.

Jerry · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2015, 09:35:07 PM »

Lesson learned.

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2015, 06:47:58 PM »

UPDATE! I put the boat in the water today. She ran like a dream. Spedometer said 25 checked GPS on the phone and said I was at about 26MPH. Found a small water leak down by the motor. going to put some sealant in that area and hopefully that will take care of it!

75starflight · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2015, 07:12:24 PM »

Be careful with leaks. You could have a transom or bellows issue going on. Do you happen to remember your rpms when you were going 25?

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2015, 07:47:37 PM »

I think it was right around 3000-3500

Hyperacme · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2015, 07:12:19 AM »

Happy Ben ....

thedeuceman · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2015, 07:37:38 AM »

NICE !!!!

75starflight · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2015, 08:49:42 AM »

good on both!