85hp wont start when cold

[djdave]

hello i have a 1989 85hp force that runs good when i get get it running.my thing is that i have to use starting fluid or i use some fuel and spray it in to the carbs then it will fire right up and run good.so when the boat sits long like over night i will have to spray fuel in the carbs to get it to start.so please help me out. thanks

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

Dave: Has anyone showed you the correct starting procedure? With a cold start, you must pull out the control handle or press the button in the center and push the handle forward until it stops. This is cold start/ fast idle/ warm-up position. Now, push in the key and hold while cranking to choke the engine. She should fire after one or two turns. Let warm up a couple of seconds or so and return the handle to upright position. Now the engine will shift and speed up normally.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

DO a compression test.J

 

[brdhntr]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

Dave: Has anyone showed you the correct starting procedure? With a cold start, you must pull out the control handle or press the button in the center and push the handle forward until it stops. This is cold start/ fast idle/ warm-up position. Now, push in the key and hold while cranking to choke the engine. She should fire after one or two turns. Let warm up a couple of seconds or so and return the handle to upright position. Now the engine will shift and speed up normally.

Mine isn't as picky as that. I pump the bulb until it is hard, crank the engine with the choke on until she fires, but doesn't start, usually only 2 or 3 revs. Crank again with choke off and she usually starts right up. I've done this spring walleye fishing breaking ice on the way out and never had to use the fast idle. I'm afraid if I used that, I'd probably flood it out.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

Fast idle is part of the cold start proceedure.

 

[djdave]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

yes frank was right my motor fired right up when i did want he told me.thanks alot guys

 

[rustykyle]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

yeah u thats a comon prob with these force motors u just need 2 get a blow tourch and warm up the block haha jk chang ur plugs a rebuild the carbs carb kits r 4-6 bucks

 

[canoboy1983]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

Hi, i have the same problem with cold starting. What is a control handle, and whats the center handle and button in the center? the only thing i have on my 85 hp force is a primer bulb.??

 

[eight tracker]

Re: 85hp wont start when cold

the control handle hes refering to is your throttle lever, most setups you can pull the throttle lever towards your hip which will deingage it from shifting the lower unit then push it forward to give you more idle gas for starting, your ignition key should push in ,when it does you should hear a click from the motor thats your choke solinoid energizing hold it in and start the motor up 10-20 seconds motor should fire right up,hope that helps!!
tom