1995 force 70 hp starting problems

vheley

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i have a 95 force 70 hp. it is getting fuel to carb. it has new plugs. redid all fuel lines and cleaned gas tank and dipped carb to clean. has fire to all 3 cyl. has new voltage regulator. just got the boat and the guy started it for us and started right up and motor was not hot so it had not been running prior to us getting there. but got it home and will only crank doesnt even try to start. does anybody know what the problem might be. maybe kill wire? looking for any advice?:
 

roscoe

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Re: 1995 force 70 hp starting problems

Welcome to iboats.

Here is the starting procedure you should follow, let us know if it helps.


There is no conventional choke on that motor.
There is a fuel enrichment valve, that releases fuel directly into the intake manifold.

Open fuel tank vent

Check the kill switch, place in "run" position

Squeeze fuel primer bulb till firm.

Advance the throttle 3/4 way, without putting it in gear. -- This is done by either pushing a button in the center of the controls, or pulling the shift handle toward the driver, or raising the fast idle lever, all depending on what control unit you have.

Activate the choke (fuel enrichment valve) by pushing in on the key. The valve is only open while the key is being pushed in.

Turn the key to start while continuing to hold the key in.

Release the key and choke when it starts.

3-5 seconds of "choke", is usually enough.

Be ready to pull the throttle back toward the idle/neutral position, when the engine starts and the revs increase.

Continue to pull the throttle back as the engine warms up.

You should not have to use the choke much, if at all, once the engine has warmed up.

Engine should start within 10 seconds of turning the key.

Thats pretty decent motor if taken care of. I had one for 7 years, never let me down.
 

vheley

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Re: 1995 force 70 hp starting problems

we have tried that exact procedure and still not running.. were trying to find out why we have gas in carb and spark plugs firing and compression but not starting..
thx for the help
 

Osage76

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Re: 1995 force 70 hp starting problems

Just for the sake of troubleshooting try a spritz of engine start or carb cleaner into the intake or carb. Then crank it. If she fires up then you know the engine is operating normally, just maybe the carbs need adjusting?
 
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