Hi,
I have a mercury 402 thunderbolt that won't start anymore all of the sudden. At the end of a day cruising (through the Dutch canals) we stopped, and after that the engine did not start anymore. While using the electric starter, the engine does not make any sound as if it is about to start.
I've did the following so far:
check the spark plugs, both do spark, but I've replaced them to be sure.
When I disconnect the fuel line to the carburetor while starting, the fuel spits out, also when I removed the carburetor fuel was pouring out, so I presume there is no problem with the fuel line.
I've cleaned the carburetor.
Does anyone have an idea what the problem could be, or what I could check next??
I was thinking of the ignition, could the ignition system got broken all of the sudden in such a way that it still sparks, but with completely wrong timing.
Thank in advance!
Ren?
I have a mercury 402 thunderbolt that won't start anymore all of the sudden. At the end of a day cruising (through the Dutch canals) we stopped, and after that the engine did not start anymore. While using the electric starter, the engine does not make any sound as if it is about to start.
I've did the following so far:
check the spark plugs, both do spark, but I've replaced them to be sure.
When I disconnect the fuel line to the carburetor while starting, the fuel spits out, also when I removed the carburetor fuel was pouring out, so I presume there is no problem with the fuel line.
I've cleaned the carburetor.
Does anyone have an idea what the problem could be, or what I could check next??
I was thinking of the ignition, could the ignition system got broken all of the sudden in such a way that it still sparks, but with completely wrong timing.
Thank in advance!
Ren?