New boater

[boston71]

OK guys finally got a chance to tinker with my 76 procraft 70hp problem is nothing happened fresh gas new plugs plenty of starting fluid it doesnt do a thing it almost seems like the key isnt really turning in starter switch so i tried to pull start for awhile to no avail....what am i overlooking any help greatly appreciated

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: New boater

More info needed.
What year is the 70 hp motor?
Does the starter engage and turn over the motor?

 

[boston71]

Re: New boater

it was the ignition switch indeed i had been given the wrong key......got boat to start but will only run for few minutes before stalling i believe its only running till starter fluid is evaporated......gonna replace fuel filter if i new where it was and should i change fuel line and bulb also.....thanks in advance this site is great

 

[Auxlarry]

Re: New boater

Welcome to Iboats!

Word of wisdom.....NEVER use starting fluid on a two cycle engine! The engine bearings rely on the oil mixed with the gas to lubricate everything in the engine. Starting fluid will flush the oil out of the bearings and cause some serious damage.
The proper thing to use is to mix some premix (50:1) gas and oil and put it in a spray bottle and spray it directly into the throats of the carbs to try and get it to run.
If this engine sat for awhile it sounds as if the carbs need to be pulled apart, completely cleaned and new parts installed and set properly.
Enjoy your bat and stay safe!

 

[boston71]

Re: New boater

Ill make note of that and only use it from now on thank you...is their a step by step on the forums to rebuild carbs and wheres the best place to get rebuild kit

 

[wilde1j]

Re: New boater

Get an OEM shop manual.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: New boater

Carb kits are available here at iboats.
You will need 3 kits, one for each carb.
They must be synchronized with each other as well as to the ignition system.
That is why you need a good manual to guide you through the process.
The carbs need to be removed, disassembled and cleaned throughly or you're wasting your time.
I also would recommend replacing all of the fuel lines at this time, or you may be doing this again.