Boat trouble starting

[ncduckhunter]

i just got my boat back from the shop. They put a new water pump in and rebuilt and cleaned the carburator and put a new diaphram in the fuel pump. When i try to start the boat it wont turn over. I sprayed some starter fluid in it and it will turn over and run for a second or two then cut off. it wont start unless i spray starter fluid in there even then it will cut off after a second or two. What is causn this

 

[trackeravalanchedc]

Re: Boat trouble starting

I would start checking the fuel supply lines and carbs sounds to me like it isnt getting any gas for some reason. I had a problem with a fuel line primer bulb I drove myself crazy trying to figure out why it wouldnt run and i just needed new primer bulb to fix the problem.

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: Boat trouble starting

Sounds like fuel, however, it would be easier if you posted the motor's stats. Also never use "starter fluids" such as ether in a 2 stroke engine. Thats a quick way to "hurt" them. If you need to test them by spraying fuel in the carb throats, then use pre mix, in a spray bottle (very carefully I might add).

 

[wellsc1]

Re: Boat trouble starting

I'd take it back to the shop to have it fixed as a warranty repair. It should have been in running condition when you picked it up.

 

[ncduckhunter]

Re: Boat trouble starting

1983 Merc 2 stroke 35 hp