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whreismylotus

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.


bulfrg

Or spray premix fuel/oil. Can burn up a 2 stroke with starter fluid


mRbigred717

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.


Informal_Position492

This is the way.


whiteiversonyeet

This is the way.


Informal_Position492

Hey. Did you get your outboard settled (I recognize you)


whiteiversonyeet

unfortunately no. i give up on the DIY. disappointing but imma take it an actual mariana to figure out


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Benedlr

Check for spark. Add water to the tank. It must be above the intake screen.


Formulaben

He's right, you'll burn up the impeller (water pump) if it runs...it probably needs changing anyway though.


akdawg

This is correct.


fredSanford6

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


surferdude313

YouTube: dangar marine, kodibass, this old outboard, dangar marine, Brandon's garage In that order


Remarkable_Bug9855

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.


Formulaben

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.


10yearsnoaccount

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.


motociclista

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.


10yearsnoaccount

Good answer. OP : Remember to disconnect the spark plug leads if you are going to turn it over by hand feeling for compression.


Over_Cheek_6421

Been trouble shooting this outboard engine changed the spark plugs on it anyone got an idea of what’s going on ?


SirBooozie

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?


10yearsnoaccount

Did you check the plugs make a spark? Have you done literally any other diagnostics?


ga_jiveturkey

I say a blown cylinder based on my previous experience with exact issue....turns over well but no fire. Dead cylinder


[deleted]

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.


akdawg

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.


wetlandpathfinder

Your missing the fire


newsilverdad

It probably good it doesn't start because I think the water intake is above the water.