I started my boat for the first time this year and it started after about 10 seconds of turning the key, choking it, and giving a little gas. It started and was smoking like crazy so I decided to let it run for a few min. The smoke eventually lightened up but was running a little rough. I decided to disconnect the VRO because I been wanting to mix my own fuel and oil. So I started it again and it took about the same efforts as the first time. I let it run for a few minutes again so I turned the motor off to see if it would start right back up like it usually does once it's warm. Well now it won't start at all. It keeps turning and turning but won't start. I noticed the primer bulb kind of funky. When I squeeze it, every squeeze is inconsistent. One squeeze, the bulb gets tight, the next squeeze, the bulb feels kinda bubbly and goes flat. It is a Sierra Marine brand. Oh, and It felt like this when I first started it today not sure if the bulb is the culprit because it started when it felt like this but won't start all a sudden. Anyone have any advice? Is there a way to test a bulb? Could my bulb have just bit the dust?
Another note, when I point the side of the bulb that goes toward the motor upward, the bulb stays hard. But the motor still won't start. Not sure what the heck happened.
Another note, when I point the side of the bulb that goes toward the motor upward, the bulb stays hard. But the motor still won't start. Not sure what the heck happened.
