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I am having trouble getting my 70 hp outboard to start. It is a 73 model, I have rebuilt all 3 carbs. Also rebuilt the fuel pump, it just cranks but won't fire. It you give it a spray of starter fluid it will fire off right away until the starter fluid is gone. Any ideas
My 73 Chrysler 70 hp outboard is hard to start after it has been shut off for about 20 minutes. Also hard to start when first starting up, It will start in the drive with a hose attached just fine. But when I put it in the water it doesn't want to start. it is easier to start with the lower...
How difficult is it to rebuild the Carbs on a 1973 70hp 3 cly. I have an automotive repair background but almost no outboard experience. Any suggestions or problems I might run into?
Sorry if I ask stupid questions, but I am new at this. this the first boat i have owned, it set in a barn for 15 years, when I got it the motor ran good after I put in new plugs , and would do a respectiable speed. But later would only run at a slow speed even with the throttle pushed all...
