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I'll do another compression test when I get home. Thanks for the help, I am hoping it is a simple fix, but it almost never turns out to be like that lol.
I will re-test compression when I get a chance. I do not have time to pull the head; it was just a cheap boat that I figured would last me 5 or so good seasons. I will look into the fuel pump diaphragm, I have not pulled the carb or anything yet. I mix the gas and oil correctly. Would you be...
Yes, I hold the key the whole time. I am not sure how to test the electric primer valve. That is what I thought it was initially, but I still hear a click most of the time. How would I go about testing that? The starter is fine, it cranks over as fast as it should. It makes 90-100 PSI of...
Hi everyone,
I am new to boats and 2 stroke motors, but I do have mechanical experience working on cars and small engines. Anyway, I have a 1984 StarCraft with the 70 horsepower Evinrude 2-stroke. When I start it, I push the key in to activate the primer solenoid, and it seems to work sometimes...
