richg99
Well-known member
The first time I start this engine it has to crank for 15/25 seconds, then I try again and after another 15/20 seconds, she finally does start. First, I pump the bulb and it gets hard. Then I press the key in and hold it for 10 seconds, and then turn the key ON.
The rest of the day she starts with me barely touching the key.
Normally, I would just take it into my trusted mechanic, but this boat will now live out her days in TN. and my mechanic is in Houston, TX.
The few times I did take it into my Houston guy, he said there was "nothing wrong with the engine except the operator". ( we know each other very well for 20 years) I later found out that he was using his own separate tank.
My tank was a new EPA tank with the pressure regulator. I found that the pressure regulator was leaking. I removed the pressure regulator completely and replaced the EPA tank cap with a vented cap. From that time on, she started better, but still not right. Now, she is falling back into the hard starting issues again.
Any ideas appreciated. I normally leave engine work for the pros, but I don't trust the two mechanics I've used for small issues here in TN.
thanks richg99
The rest of the day she starts with me barely touching the key.
Normally, I would just take it into my trusted mechanic, but this boat will now live out her days in TN. and my mechanic is in Houston, TX.
The few times I did take it into my Houston guy, he said there was "nothing wrong with the engine except the operator". ( we know each other very well for 20 years) I later found out that he was using his own separate tank.
My tank was a new EPA tank with the pressure regulator. I found that the pressure regulator was leaking. I removed the pressure regulator completely and replaced the EPA tank cap with a vented cap. From that time on, she started better, but still not right. Now, she is falling back into the hard starting issues again.
Any ideas appreciated. I normally leave engine work for the pros, but I don't trust the two mechanics I've used for small issues here in TN.
thanks richg99