94 OMC 5.0 Cobra Won't Start...HELP

[mrtommy03]

Hi All,
I am having an issue with my 1994 Four Winns Horizon 180 SE starting. It has a 5.0 Cobra OMC engine. The following is all that I have had done in the last two weeks:

* Rebuilt Carb
* Brand New Starter
* Brand New Fuel Pump

When I got it back from the shop, I immediately went to the lake, and well, it didn't start. I then called the shop, took it in right away, they did something (not exactly sure what), and it started. I immediately took it to the lake again, and was able to start it up, and spent about 2 hours out there...ran like a champ.

A week later (2 days ago), I went to the lake and sure enough, it didn't start again. I thought maybe it was the battery. Had the battery tested (was fine) and even charged it up with a trickle charger. Went to the lake yesterday...same freakin problem. It just tries to turn over but nothing happens.

Any ideas? Running lean? Debris caught somewhere from the first (and only) time I've taken it out? Help!

 

[rbh]

Re: 94 OMC 5.0 Cobra Won't Start...HELP

well it either fuel or electrical, and it sounds like the shop you took it to droped the ball and were not that thorough, call them up talk to the tech who worked on it and find out what he had to do to get it running last time.
then its up to "you" how you want to deal with their short comings.
rob

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: 94 OMC 5.0 Cobra Won't Start...HELP

I agree,Talk to the shop again.
Also you can do some quick testing of your own..
When the no start issue is happening test for spark then check if the carb is pumping fuel into the throats when the throttle is pumped..you should see it squirt into the carb.