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Fuel problem? - Motor won't turn over, but did 2 months ago
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<blockquote data-quote="pletzy" data-source="post: 353507" data-attributes="member: 13263"><p>Hey folks, I need to consult the motor gurus as I'm stumped!! I brought my 1991 Mercury 15hp 2 stroke out of storage (in my basement) to fire it up to get ready for fishing on tuesday. My motor ran like a champ a few months ago, but since being in storage for a couple of months, it will not turn over. I think I have it chalked up to a fuel issue, but can't determine the exact problem...</p><p>-Brand new fuel and oil are in the tank. The carb, float bowl and fuel filter have been completely drained of all old fuel.</p><p>-Carb has been pulled and cleaned and all the jets should be clear of any sediment. </p><p>-I checked the needle and seat to see if it sticks, but it doesn't seem to be. The float bowl is full of fuel everytime I have taken it apart.</p><p>-The choke works, I can hear it spitting fuel when the button is depressed. </p><p>-the spark plugs both have a great spark. I tried putting a bit of fuel in the chamber and nothing happens.</p><p>-The reeds were replaced a few months ago. </p><p>-Primer ball is hard and no leaks in the fuel lines.</p><p>-When the ripcord is pulled, nothing happens... it doesn't turn over or sputter. </p><p></p><p>Any ideas? I saw a dead spider sitting on the throttle... any possibilities there is a blockage somewhere? Help! I want to go fishing! Thanks in advance!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pletzy, post: 353507, member: 13263"] Hey folks, I need to consult the motor gurus as I'm stumped!! I brought my 1991 Mercury 15hp 2 stroke out of storage (in my basement) to fire it up to get ready for fishing on tuesday. My motor ran like a champ a few months ago, but since being in storage for a couple of months, it will not turn over. I think I have it chalked up to a fuel issue, but can't determine the exact problem... -Brand new fuel and oil are in the tank. The carb, float bowl and fuel filter have been completely drained of all old fuel. -Carb has been pulled and cleaned and all the jets should be clear of any sediment. -I checked the needle and seat to see if it sticks, but it doesn't seem to be. The float bowl is full of fuel everytime I have taken it apart. -The choke works, I can hear it spitting fuel when the button is depressed. -the spark plugs both have a great spark. I tried putting a bit of fuel in the chamber and nothing happens. -The reeds were replaced a few months ago. -Primer ball is hard and no leaks in the fuel lines. -When the ripcord is pulled, nothing happens... it doesn't turn over or sputter. Any ideas? I saw a dead spider sitting on the throttle... any possibilities there is a blockage somewhere? Help! I want to go fishing! Thanks in advance!! [/QUOTE]
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