imported_tomh
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- Jul 1, 2006
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Mercury 60 Hp 2 Stroke Big Foot won't start when hot
MY first Post
After 8 years of perfect service my !997 Mercury is giving me fits. Engine starts in one revolution when cold It will also start quickly after a nice fast run to a fishing spot.
If I shut it off for 30 minutes however it will not always start.
I have tried no choke a little choke and a lot of choke at different times and it won't go. I cannot smell any gas so I don't think it is flooded after I choke it. Does a outboard emit gas fume smell when it is floods like the cars before fuel injection? I have even taken off the cover and still smell no gas.
After 30-60 minutes it will normally start but I have no confidence in the motor.
I have fresh fuel, new spark plugs, a new primer bulb and hose which holds pressure and the battery is strong.
I have switched tanks as well with no change.
My trusted long time dealer cannot explain what is wrong and says that replacing some parts is the only way to try to fix my problem.
Can anybody help that has had this problem by suggesting a logical order of what parts tp replace first?
I appreciate any response. I did post this story on a openned thread July 3 but got no response.
Thank You
tomh
MY first Post
After 8 years of perfect service my !997 Mercury is giving me fits. Engine starts in one revolution when cold It will also start quickly after a nice fast run to a fishing spot.
If I shut it off for 30 minutes however it will not always start.
I have tried no choke a little choke and a lot of choke at different times and it won't go. I cannot smell any gas so I don't think it is flooded after I choke it. Does a outboard emit gas fume smell when it is floods like the cars before fuel injection? I have even taken off the cover and still smell no gas.
After 30-60 minutes it will normally start but I have no confidence in the motor.
I have fresh fuel, new spark plugs, a new primer bulb and hose which holds pressure and the battery is strong.
I have switched tanks as well with no change.
My trusted long time dealer cannot explain what is wrong and says that replacing some parts is the only way to try to fix my problem.
Can anybody help that has had this problem by suggesting a logical order of what parts tp replace first?
I appreciate any response. I did post this story on a openned thread July 3 but got no response.
Thank You
tomh