Bhockins
Well-known member
I'm fixing up a 1989 Tracker Aluminum V17 with a 50HP VRO Johnson. The boat and motor sat covered for five years in a boat yard. My first task was to replace the transom which worked out fine. Now I'm trying to get the motor to run. I put in new plugs, bought new gas, changed the lower unit oil and inspected the impeller - it looked fine, soft and pliable. I put the motor in a tank of water and tried to start it. All it would do was chug very slowly - real labored. (Kill switch was connected)
I pulled the spark plugs and turned the starter and it cranked like it was new (without compression). Gas did come out of the spark plug holes when I cranked it. I replaced the plugs and it would barely chug again.
I'm not a mechanic but I'm a dedicated "do it your self guy" and not afraid to try and fix things. (I know that just made the mechanics out there roll their eyes). I get great satisfaction out of fixing things and really want to get the engine running so I can eventually give the boat to my son in law. I need suggestions on what to look at try next.
Can anyone help?
I pulled the spark plugs and turned the starter and it cranked like it was new (without compression). Gas did come out of the spark plug holes when I cranked it. I replaced the plugs and it would barely chug again.
I'm not a mechanic but I'm a dedicated "do it your self guy" and not afraid to try and fix things. (I know that just made the mechanics out there roll their eyes). I get great satisfaction out of fixing things and really want to get the engine running so I can eventually give the boat to my son in law. I need suggestions on what to look at try next.
Can anyone help?