96 Mercury 150hp Starting Problem

[mconradi]

Hey guys,
I recently bought a 96 mustang 1800 bowrider with a 96 Mercury 150hp outboard on it.
The first few times it started easily but now i can't get it started at all.
Also the fuel bulb no longer stays hard when primed, i replaced this and still it won't hold any pressure.
Has anyone got some advise as to what i should be looking for?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 96 Mercury 150hp Starting Problem

Have you checked for spark at all plugs? The primer bulb is not suppose to stay hard.

 

[mconradi]

Re: 96 Mercury 150hp Starting Problem

Thanks Bill, I haven't checked the spark yet, will have a look

 

[mconradi]

Re: 96 Mercury 150hp Starting Problem

I installed a new primer bulb, and got the boat started last night, I believe it may have been that I stilled haven't learned how the boat likes to be started. any tips you have with regards to starting procedure for a 96 mercurywould be great.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 96 Mercury 150hp Starting Problem

Those older Merc's like to be choked when cold. Turn the key on, push it in and hold it while counting to 10, then start it. Keep bumping the choke until it is running smoothly.