Help for chrysler 700

[greenwater]

I purchased an old chrysler 700 trihull to use as a fishing boat this year. Started several times out of water with ear muffs, mid summer and thought would be ready for salmon run this fall. Now wont start. Changed fuel line, plugs, fuel and battery. Unfortunately forgot about choke until i emptied 1 can of starter fluid and one of carb cleaner. Do get spark but no start more than a few seconds (unless i use car cleaner or starter fluid). I'm 0/3 for getting a mechanic to even look at it-as all say they dont work on chrysler. Unfortunately not mechanically inclined, is there something simple that i'm missing-or should i bail?

 

[JB]

Re: Help for chrysler 700

Howdy, greenwater.

First we need the model number of the engine. Boat model is not useful.

Take a look at "Outboard won't start" in the Engine FAQs Forum. See if that helps.

Do not use starter fluid in a 2 stroke engine. No lube = BOOM!!

 

[greenwater]

Re: Help for chrysler 700

Thanks JB,

The numbers off the boat are;
Serial # 3574

Model number 709H9A;

Wish I never even used the starter fluid and remembered to push in the key to choke engine.

Also, don't know if it is a clue, but the battery terminals get VERY Hot to the touch