I have a 2022 8hp Mercury, it cranks great on 2nd pull every time(even after months of no use)..I have had a few times when it wouldn't crank when out fishing...but Merc dealer said it was Vapor Lock....recommended a few things...been running better...My question is ...when I put the boat on my lift..which is a diagonal bunk that I pull it up on the rocks of the shoreline....I try to crank it rinse out the engine ...and it never cranks...it's so frustrating!! ...I do put the motor up in an elevated position so I can put the flusher on.......would that prevent it from cranking??...I have to be able to flush my engine?? If I put the boat in the water a few hours late it cranks great. I had success once cranking with the throttle button pushed in with throttle at full...but not always....any suggestions?
