Just bought a cheap project boat that came with a 1964 Mercury 850. At first it was cranking a little, then fading out. Then it would click until I waited 5-10 minutes. I noticed the smell of gas so I took the cowling off of the motor. I squeezed the primer and noticed gas dripping out but could not see from where. Its pretty much all over the carbs. I tilted the motor forward a good amount of gas came pouring out, again, not sure from where exactly. Kept trying to turn the key every once in a while and just get a click now. No sign of the motor even trying to start.
I just installed a new battery and am getting power, and I also just installed all new spark plugs. Anything else I should check before taking it to someone who knows what they're doing? :facepalm:
Thanks!
I just installed a new battery and am getting power, and I also just installed all new spark plugs. Anything else I should check before taking it to someone who knows what they're doing? :facepalm:
Thanks!