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Serial #0M381522
Won’t start after maintenance. Changed spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and it started fine until I removed the fuel pump to change the fuel filter. Now it cranks but no start! Can someone please help! I’ve tried everything I know and researched with no luck! Also, the...
I double checked everything and made sure it’s all back where it needs to be. I just installed new OEM ignition wires today and it still wont start. No physical damage to any wires neither.
Sorry, serial number 0M381522
I did check the rotor and it started fine until I changed the fuel filter. I had to remove the fuel pump to access the filter. Could it be bad spark plug wires?
I changed distributor cap, spark plugs, fuel filter & now it won’t start. Confirmed gas is running to the carb. Firing order is 1342, tested spark plug 1 and no spark. It started fine before removing the fuel pump to change the filter. Can anyone please help?
I just did exactly that and it started like a champ! Thank you! I let it run and adjusted the idle screw and “air mixture?” screw. Is there a specific I should be tightening the screws and what is the ideal idling RPM? 🙏🏼 The same thing happened last time then I got in the water and it ran...
Before pulling the plugs I labeled each plug to make sure they were put back in the correct firing order. 1342. It started and ran for a bit after then died and now it won’t start at all. The boat repair shop told me it might be the distributor cap so I replaced that and still same problem.
Hello! Thank you for the quick reply! Engine serial number 0M381522
I used the ACDelco plugs, same part number for the original plugs I pulled. I replaced the distributor cap. I see no fuel or smell in the exhaust water. Seems like I’m not getting fuel to the carb because it’s not starting...
2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One I changed my spark plugs, distributor cap, changed oil, changed lower unit gear oil & replaced the alternator & power steering belts. It started but ran rough at around 3000-4500 rpm, now it won’t start and blows black smoke out of the carb when trying to start. I...
