The motor was not properly stored and it's been 1 1/2 years since it has run. I've drained and replaced the gas, etc and replaced the spark plugs.
The elec. starter "works" (turns the starter motor for a few revelotions) but does not start the motor. Both the pull cord/emergency pull give the same result - once or twice I've gotten a cough/sputter -- but nothing that catches the pistons.
It seems to me I am not getting any spark. I tried the starter with a new spark plug plugged into the connector but not into the motor and I can not see any type of spark (day light, so it may be difficult to see). Not sure I grounded it properly - plan to test that next visit to the marina.
The kill switch key is in place, but I have not tried to bypass/disable for testing - not sure how to but will fiddle with it.
The old plugs appear to be ok with a hint of being dry fouled: black soot buildup according to this chart http://www.4x4review.com/Features/Tech/SparkPlugTechGuide/tabid/696/Default.aspx
My thoughts are the ignition control, starter/ignition coil or wiring -- none of that has ever been removed/replaced/fiddled with? Could that be the case or am just chasing a ghost? How could I test those? Or could it just be flooded?
I DREAD taking this thing into the shop b/c the hassle it is and I'm more than comfy getting parts and tearing into it myself.
Thanks in advance.
Jonathan
The elec. starter "works" (turns the starter motor for a few revelotions) but does not start the motor. Both the pull cord/emergency pull give the same result - once or twice I've gotten a cough/sputter -- but nothing that catches the pistons.
It seems to me I am not getting any spark. I tried the starter with a new spark plug plugged into the connector but not into the motor and I can not see any type of spark (day light, so it may be difficult to see). Not sure I grounded it properly - plan to test that next visit to the marina.
The kill switch key is in place, but I have not tried to bypass/disable for testing - not sure how to but will fiddle with it.
The old plugs appear to be ok with a hint of being dry fouled: black soot buildup according to this chart http://www.4x4review.com/Features/Tech/SparkPlugTechGuide/tabid/696/Default.aspx
My thoughts are the ignition control, starter/ignition coil or wiring -- none of that has ever been removed/replaced/fiddled with? Could that be the case or am just chasing a ghost? How could I test those? Or could it just be flooded?
I DREAD taking this thing into the shop b/c the hassle it is and I'm more than comfy getting parts and tearing into it myself.
Thanks in advance.
Jonathan
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