200 ficth troubles

[davidkbigd]

I am having starting problems. Once started,runs great.Have been through most component checks etc.Have to leave key on several times to start.

 

[fireman57]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

Welcome to iboats. Since you have had no replies yet I'll give it a stab. Just turn the key to run and hold it in for a five count then try to start. That will activate your primer solenoid and shoot some gas in the cylinders. Acts kinda like the old choke used to. What is your startup procedure now?

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

No primer on a Ficht.

What do you mean, "leave key on several times to start"? What year is this Ficht?

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

When you hook a digital voltmeter to the starter B+ post, and the starter frame, what does the voltage read while the motor is cranking over?

 

[davidkbigd]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

No primer on a Ficht.

What do you mean, "leave key on several times to start"? What year is this Ficht?

If I just turn key on without priming(leave in on till pump quits),it will not start without doing this several times,turning key off and on till pump quits.Then it will start. Runs great after starting. It is a 2000 model fitch 200 hp

 

[fireman57]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

Try priming for several seconds before hitting the key for the first start.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 200 ficth troubles

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If I just turn key on without priming(leave in on till pump quits),it will not start without doing this several times,turning key off and on till pump quits.Then it will start. Runs great after starting. It is a 2000 model fitch 200 hp

One possible problem could be the fuel pressure regulator inside the electric fuel pump cannister assembly. If it will not hold pressure, you will get hard starting. It is easily checked by refering to the service manual on testing fuel rail pressure and seeing if the system holds pressure after turning the key to OFF.