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'96 50 hp Johnson 2 cyc. hard start, then runs fine
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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 442492" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p>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. </p><p></p><p>The rest of the day she starts with me barely touching the key.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>thanks richg99</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 442492, member: 4376"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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