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Green with Envy:
So I was thinking about the hard starting when warm problem I'm experiencing. The ignition switch looks original. Could that have a short or something in the start position causing a hard start situation? Then, as I turn the key while trying to start it, I 'unshort' the circuit and it fires.

Is there something special about a marine switch?  Auto Zone has a Off-Run-Start switch for under $10.

Opinions??

Allan 

Rich_V174SS:
Two things come to mind:

1) Problem with the keyswitch - not providing power to the ignition when the key is in the crank position but does when you release the key, replace switch.

2) Problem with contacts inside the starter solenoid mounted on the starter - not connecting full power bypass for the ignition coil when the starter is cranking. Check that you have 12v power getting to the coil (+) terminal when the starter is engaged otherwise solenoid or connection could be bad. If solenoid is bad power will be reduced at coil (less than 8-10 volts). If the problem is with the keyswitch then there would be no power at coil when cranking so make sure keyswitch is ok first.

Jason:
I had this exact same problem with my CV16SS. It is deffinettly in the carb. I think it may be a float or vent problem. Gas is dumping into the intake when the engine is hot. It would start like it's flooded and would need to hold the throttle all the way open till she fired. I ended up replacing the carb with another used one. Now it starts fine when hot but does not like to idle real good when warm. I have messed around with those so many times and I still can't get them right. I tried ordering a "new" one from Sierra and that was the biggest pile of _____ of all time and sent it back.

V153:
Ya, if the switch "switches" like it's s'posed to it's probly not an electrical issue. Sounds more like a "hot flooding" problem to me too.

Green with Envy:
I'm not getting the usual fuel smell around the carb as if it were flooding.  In any case, how does it flood if there is no pressure pushing the fuel from the pump?

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