Engine wont start

ozywebmaster

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Hello,<br /><br />I am not very mechanical.<br /><br />I have just come into posesion of a boat with a 125hp 6cy inline merc, I believe 1968.<br /><br />Apparently is was supposed to run fine.<br />However I can not seem to start the engine.<br /><br />When I turn the key all that happens is the cover over the carbys moves up but no turning or fire.<br /><br />Is there something I am missing?<br />Or where should I start to check mechanical things.<br /><br />The battery works fine, changed over anyway.<br />We put a new solenoid on thinking that might be the problem, but nothing.<br /><br />Thanks
 

timmathis

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Re: Engine wont start

Post sereal # please. First thing you will need is a manual and volt meter. It could be as simple as bad ignition switch. Tim
 

andrewkafp

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Re: Engine wont start

Curtis<br />Is it in neutral ?<br />Does the prop spin freely by hand ?
 

JB

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Re: Engine wont start

Check out the Engine FAQ, Curtis.
 
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