1965 Mecury Outboard - Hard Starting

[Billy119]

Last summer, I purchased a 1965 Mercury, 50 hp, outboard. This winter, the carboration and ignition systems were professionally rebuilt. I still have trouble starting it. I can't tell whether it's not getting the gas, or whether I am flooding it.<br /><br />Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1965 Mecury Outboard - Hard Starting

After trying to start it,(Without actually starting it) pull the plugs and take a look. If they are wet, you are getting fuel to them.

 

[Billy119]

Re: 1965 Mecury Outboard - Hard Starting

Rick,<br /><br />We took your advice, and discovered the motor wasn't getting any gas. We then disconnected the fuel line, rotated it 180 degrees, and reconnected it - then the motor started right away. <br /><br />We are concerned there is something wrong with the fuel line connection to the motor, because the same thing happened a month ago.<br /><br />Our fuel connector is typically a problem. Do you think there is something wrong with the fuel connector?<br /><br />Thanks again.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1965 Mecury Outboard - Hard Starting

Could very well be a bad fitting going to the motor. More than likely, it's the fitting on the fuel line that connects to the motor that is defective. I would replace the fitting on the fuel line first and see how it does. At leaset you've narrowed it down to a relatively simple problem, which is good.

 

[Billy119]

Re: 1965 Mecury Outboard - Hard Starting

Thanks, we'll give it a try.