utah boat owner
Cadet
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2012
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I have a 71 9.5 that has always had trouble starting, since I got it. I was using starting fluid to get it going, and was yelled at by many of you for doing so, but couldn't get it going any other way. I have replaced plugs, put in a carb kit, new points but still couldn't get it going without starter fluid. So all last summer I used starter fluid to get it going after which it would start all day with one quick pull of the starter cord. Someone suggested I visit Leroysramblings to set points which I just did. After all this I still can't get it running (I didn't use starter fluid), but pulled a plug and noted it was dry. I would have suspected it to be a little wet. I haven't messed with the fuel pump thinking that it was OK in that I can pump the bulb till hard, and once running, it will pull gas fine.
I'm getting frustrated in not being able to fix this hard starting problem. Please help!
I'm getting frustrated in not being able to fix this hard starting problem. Please help!