Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

[chicubs08]

I just replaced the fuel pump on my boat. But the boat still does not start. Fuel is getting to the carb, i could see the jets throwing fuel into the carb. I also replaced the ignition coil, spark plugs,Rotor, Points, Cap. But i didn't set the dwell since i don't know how to do it. Could this be the problem?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

Ayuh,... Do you have Spark at the Sparkplugs,..??
Is it in Time,..??

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

Another case of throwing parts at a problem to only add more problems...

Like Bond-o asked, do you have spark?

 

[dlyman]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

If no spark, besides the advious... maybe the teather switch is off or partly off??.

 

[chicubs08]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

I do have spark, I don't know how to set the timing. and The spark plug wires might be in the wrong place. How can i find out where they go?

 

[fat fanny]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

Go to the stickies @ the top of this forum and download the manual for your engine. Plus follow all the helpfull tips in the stickies section for most of the common issues that arise requiring repair and common mechanical knowledge to marine techs.

 

[chicubs08]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

If no spark, besides the advious... maybe the teather switch is off or partly off??.

what is a teather switch? and Where is it located?

 

[fat fanny]

Re: Mercruiser 140 Fuel Problem !!

I beleive dlyman is refering to the KILL switch usually located on the throttle assembly aka the lanyard sometimes they can be partially engauge in the off position try working it. check ALL you electrical connections.