Outboard turns over won't fire
Submitted by GuillyG on Sat, 2017-01-07 08:52
SO I preped the boat last for a fishing trip, outboard fired up for a brief period then stopped. Won't fire any more. Turns over but no kick. My knowledge of outboards is next to nothing.
Ive checked fuel is getting there etc, Checked its definately in neutral, safety not active.
it's a Johnson 55hp.
Im an ametuer when it comes to fixing! Any help would be appreciated.
keg
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have you
pulled the plugs out. we had the same problem the other day and it had flooded and the plugs were wet. dried them off and it started.
GuillyG
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I'll give that a go thanks
I'll give that a go thanks mate
eziliving
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check the dead mans switch
check the dead mans switch
Get busy living, or get busy dying!
GuillyG
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Nah isn't fitted with one
Nah isn't fitted with one mate.
D_d_001
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so ......other thread re fuel
so ......other thread re fuel pump?
was that your problem or is that something different?
GuillyG
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Yeah got the fuel sorted.
Yeah got the fuel sorted. Still won't kick over tho.
timboon
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Fuel Spark and Air, How do
Fuel Spark and Air, How do you know its getting fuel?
Pull the plug out and try and rest it on some steel and turn it over, use a wire brush and clean the end of the plug with some petrol.
Make sure your air filter is clean but in this case it wont be that that is an issue...
You tube how to check for spark...
Maybe throw the plugs away anyway and get newys...
Maybe throw the boat away and get a newy...
Shane O
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carbys
might be full of gummy old fuel
Mulie
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check if it starts on the
check if it starts on the choke. If it does and won't run when the choke is off, it means the jets are clogged.
Mulie
Jim
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Spray some 'start ya bastard'
Spray some 'start ya bastard' in ya plug ole to see if you can get it running. Im far from an expert tho...
Bend over
Trailcraft570
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Old fuel ?
Make sure you have fresh fuel and.... as per previous notes, give the plugs a real good clean. It can only be fuel, air and spark
GuillyG
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Thanks guys,so ive cleaned
Thanks guys,
so ive cleaned the plugs up, performed a test to see if they're firing, they're giving a good blue spark.
ive even tried new plugs and same problem still won't fire.
GuillyG
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Thanks guys,so ive cleaned
Thanks guys,
so ive cleaned the plugs up, performed a test to see if they're firing, they're giving a good blue spark.
ive even tried new plugs and same problem still won't fire.
GuillyG
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Thanks guys,so ive cleaned
Thanks guys,
so ive cleaned the plugs up, performed a test to see if they're firing, they're giving a good blue spark.
ive even tried new plugs and same problem still won't fire.
Dale
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1 post for each sparkplug.
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Mr Wolf
SpotHound
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LOL
LOL
sea-kem
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If it's sparking and won't
If it's sparking and won't fire then you have a fuel flow issue.
Love the West!
D_d_001
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You had another thread
You had another thread sourcing a fuel pump for it.
It didn't start b4 fuel pump changing ?
did you actually get a new one or test old one good?
As someone said above get a can of "start ya bastard" spray some in as you crank, if it fires then it has to be fuel.
GuillyG
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Sorted guys. Was a fuel
Sorted guys. Was a fuel issue!
Ghanks for the help!
happy boating!!
Dale
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Good to hear mate.
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Mr Wolf
Trailcraft570
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Great!
Awesome...tight lines
Trailcraft570
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Great!
Awesome...tight lines
keg
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timboon
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I'd give your oars a good
I'd give your oars a good polish.........