merc 200 outboard

[kenthrussell]

hi Ihave a 1986 200 V6 merc outboard that is hard to start when cold,everything appears to be working the cold start injection solenoid is okay,i have been told that the V6 has to be really wet to start when cold has anybody got any comments on this,when the motor is warm there is no problem

 

[ODDD1]

Re: merc 200 outboard

Yes ken these motors are cold-blooded.most people that have difficulty starting them arent using quite the 'correct procedure'.Try this once an see if it starts easier: Boat in the water. motor dowm as far as it can go [higher you tip them the harder they start] prime with primer ball . grab ahold of the key, BUT DONT ADVANCE THE THROOTLE turn key on and push it in and hold it for a 5 to 8 second count, then start cranking. Once it fires you can advance throttle for warm up. if rpm's drop when first started tap the primer {key} acouple of times to feed it more fuel........that 5 to 8sec count varies by engine temp ...the colder it is the longer you hold it....

 

[kenthrussell]

Re: merc 200 outboard

Thank you very much for your info.now one more question i was also told I should have a larger cranking amp battery sugg. about 1000 cranking amps.I presently have a 800 cranking amp battery and it does not seem to last long when starting a cold engine, and the battery is new....any info would be appreciated thanks

 

[ODDD1]

Re: merc 200 outboard

Kent, if you have a good enuf battery you will melt down the starter before the battery goes soft! 1000 mca rating is standard for outboard battery any less and yer being cheap.......