84 Merc 75HP - Won't Start - Need go Fishin

[PaulKim]

I just purchased a 75 HP Merc 1984. I was able to get it runnin and took it out a couple times already. The idle was alittle high so I adjusted that, and since I was working on it I thought I would get new plugs. After I replaced the plugs it will crank, but will not start. I put the old plugs back in and tried again, but to no avail. I checked the compression and it is 135, 109, 125, the 4th clynder I could not get to measure it. I also pulled the plugs, and saw that there was some fuel on it. Please help, as Salmon season will be ending shortly, and I need to FISH. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[JB]

Re: 84 Merc 75HP - Won't Start - Need go Fishin

This is a repair question, Paul, in the Non-Repair forum.<br /><br />I will move it to the Merc Troubles forum.<br /><br />Go to the FAQ section and do the troubleshooting in the "Outboard wont start" article.<br /><br />Good luck.