engine won't turn over

[callie]

have an 85hp force that had a new starter last year. battery charged, gas full and engine won't start but turns over. wanted to take granddaughter out for first time of season. Please help me asap. thanks PS NO mechanic but did check plugs and wires. replaced last year and only used boat a few times.

 

[Bear]

Re: engine won't turn over

Do you have a spark?<br />What did the plugs look like? Wet or dry?<br /><br />Did you drain the carbs before storage? If not there is probably gummed up carbs.<br /><br />Get back and we will help you.

 

[callie]

Re: engine won't turn over

have spark but did not drain the carb (dont even know what it is really!!) can I spray it with carb cleaner> plugs wet after several attempts to start. thanks for help

 

[Bear]

Re: engine won't turn over

You have to drain the fuel out of the carbs or it will turn in to something that clogs the small passageways in the carbs. The fuel do that in a month or two. Fuel stabilizer helps, in the tank that is. But no fuel in the carbs for a long period.<br /><br />Carb cleaner is for disassembled carbs. It will destroy rubber and plastics in the carb. I don't know if there is such items in your carbs.<br /><br />Take a look at these nice tips:<br /> http://www.frontiernet.net/~bob_aloo/Carbclean/CarbClean.htm <br /><br />The first thing I would do right now is to drain the carbs in a clean glass jar. Is it fresh gas with no dirt or water in it? There is a screw for that on the bottom of the float bowl. Maybe you need a small hose for the fuel. <br /><br />Anyone - feel free to step in here. The time is 03.20 in the morning in Sweden. <br /><br />Thanks

 

[callie]

Re: engine won't turn over

go to bed and get some sleep. what is it with Sweedes, I have a very close friend who is also from there and he spends all nite on the "puter" too.<br />thanks for your advice. not sure that I dare to tackle it but at least have a couple of things to check and may not get "taken" so badly when I pull into the repair shop. they love to take $ advantage of the female population!! Thanks so much cb