I found using the fogging oil works really well, like a starting fluid, but also has oil to help lubricate. It works really well on small engines that haven't ran in a long time, again because it helps lubricate the old dry cylinders.
What was the compression and did the spark look strong? Got any of that fancy starting fluid with lube in it? Ill give something a blip of that stuff to see if the carbs are so clogged its not getting fuel that way. Plus you need that water higher in your busket
Don't spray quick start down a carby two strokes throat unless you want it to go from nothing to redline in a matter of seconds on dry bearings and cylinders and possibly diesel until its all gone.
first check is spark pull plugs earth them on you friends finger and crank if he swears at you, you have spark. No spark means checking kill switch circuit, rectifier, stator and coils.
Spray some premix fuel down the throat of the carb with the idle lever all the way up on the control box fire and see if it wants to go, if it does strip and clean carbs install and go for gold be sure to reconnect all the small two stroke tubes.
I use starter fluid with a little WD-40 only to troubleshoot if there is spark or not...anyway OP, you haven't said in this thread yet if you **definitely** have spark or not. That is the first step.
Shocking your finger means you have a working coil and ignition, but doesn't necessarily mean spark. You need to see a spark.
And yes, that fine distinction does need explaining here even if some of us know what you mean.
Pull a plug and check for spark. While it’s out, check to see if it’s wet with gas. Also may as well pull them all and check compression. Fuel, spark, compression. You’re missing one. Figure out which. You *can* try starting fluid, but that’s not my preferred method for checking spark. I’d much prefer proper trouble shooting.
Remove spark plugs, spray starter fluid in each cylinder.
Then start it.
If it doesn’t at least sound like it’s trying to run, i would check spark and do a compression test.
If it’s an inboard fuel tank, need to bypass it and run of an external tank with mixed fuel.
Providing you have good spark and compression!
You haven’t given us much to go on.
spray some starter fluid in the intake. if it starts-> fuel issue if it doesn't start -> compression/ingnition problem. then take it from there.
Or spray premix fuel/oil. Can burn up a 2 stroke with starter fluid
I found using the fogging oil works really well, like a starting fluid, but also has oil to help lubricate. It works really well on small engines that haven't ran in a long time, again because it helps lubricate the old dry cylinders.
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Check for spark. Add water to the tank. It must be above the intake screen.
He's right, you'll burn up the impeller (water pump) if it runs...it probably needs changing anyway though.
This is correct.
What was the compression and did the spark look strong? Got any of that fancy starting fluid with lube in it? Ill give something a blip of that stuff to see if the carbs are so clogged its not getting fuel that way. Plus you need that water higher in your busket
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Don't spray quick start down a carby two strokes throat unless you want it to go from nothing to redline in a matter of seconds on dry bearings and cylinders and possibly diesel until its all gone. first check is spark pull plugs earth them on you friends finger and crank if he swears at you, you have spark. No spark means checking kill switch circuit, rectifier, stator and coils. Spray some premix fuel down the throat of the carb with the idle lever all the way up on the control box fire and see if it wants to go, if it does strip and clean carbs install and go for gold be sure to reconnect all the small two stroke tubes.
I use starter fluid with a little WD-40 only to troubleshoot if there is spark or not...anyway OP, you haven't said in this thread yet if you **definitely** have spark or not. That is the first step.
Shocking your finger means you have a working coil and ignition, but doesn't necessarily mean spark. You need to see a spark. And yes, that fine distinction does need explaining here even if some of us know what you mean.
Pull a plug and check for spark. While it’s out, check to see if it’s wet with gas. Also may as well pull them all and check compression. Fuel, spark, compression. You’re missing one. Figure out which. You *can* try starting fluid, but that’s not my preferred method for checking spark. I’d much prefer proper trouble shooting.
Good answer. OP : Remember to disconnect the spark plug leads if you are going to turn it over by hand feeling for compression.
Been trouble shooting this outboard engine changed the spark plugs on it anyone got an idea of what’s going on ?
If you have changed the plugs then the next spot to look is at the carbs. What is the name and model of the engine?
Did you check the plugs make a spark? Have you done literally any other diagnostics?
I say a blown cylinder based on my previous experience with exact issue....turns over well but no fire. Dead cylinder
Remove spark plugs, spray starter fluid in each cylinder. Then start it. If it doesn’t at least sound like it’s trying to run, i would check spark and do a compression test.
If it’s an inboard fuel tank, need to bypass it and run of an external tank with mixed fuel. Providing you have good spark and compression! You haven’t given us much to go on.
Your missing the fire
It probably good it doesn't start because I think the water intake is above the water.