125 hp hard to start and smokes

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fishman59

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I just bought a 1988 bay with a 125 hp force motor and each time I try and star the engine, I first of all flood it and then after waiting for it to clear finally get it started, but she smokes constantly especially at idle speeds and then today I noticed fuel laying by the primer pump any ideas for the newbie to boating?
 
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jaybirddog11

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Re: 125 hp hard to start and smokes

I would start with a compresson check. If all checks out OK then your hoses and primer bulb may need replacing. Since this boat is new to you it is probably a good idea to get carb kits, new floats, replace the fuel pump diaphragm and maybe new spark plugs. A decarb couldn't hurt either.
 
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foodfisher

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Re: 125 hp hard to start and smokes

Clogged fuel recirculation system causes those symptoms.
 
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fishman59

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Re: 125 hp hard to start and smokes

Thanks, will have to check out both ideas and will let you know.
 
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Surlaw

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Re: 125 hp hard to start and smokes

I've got a 89 bayliner with 125 force. I had trouble with needle valve in carb sticking allowing it to flood. It's needle valve that float is supposed to close when carb bowl fills up.
 
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