Can't Start

[choctaw]

I have a 1990 19" Glastron with a 4.3 Mercruiser. There is apparently no visible choke. It refuses to start in cool weather. Boat mechanic says there is an auto choke, but have been told by a different mechanic it doesn't. Cany anyone help with this engine?

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: Can't Start

I am probably the last person to give advice on anything mechanical, but if you go back about 12 posts you will see i asked a question similar to yours for my Mercruiser 305 228hp.<br />The advice I recieved was excellant and just maybe it may help you too.<br />Keep in mind our daytime winter temp seldom falls below 20 degree C so it is not exactly a cold climate I live in.<br />Cheers<br />Phil

 

[choctaw]

Re: Can't Start

Thanks, Phil!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Can't Start

hello <br /> next time post your engine model and seriel. it is not uncommon to have late model EFI motors in older hulls. if the motor has a carburator it has or at least had a choke. if it is a later FI motor there is no choke as all the airvalve does is meter air. thus vacum has no effct on fuel delivery hence no choke.<br /> good luck and keep posting.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Can't Start

Yep, IF your motor Doesn't have a Choke, You'll have to replace what Used to be there.....<br />IF the Choke Is There, Fix it....<br /><br />You'll Never get it to Start Right, With out a Choke......