I have a Sears (Tanaka engine) Gamefisher 1.2 hp gas outboard. I had only used in once, 5 years ago. The gent who sold it to me used it maybe 10 times in the previous 10 years - so its in good shape.<br /><br />I got a canoe, and decided to build a motor mount for this engine. I then tried out the engine and it wouldn't start. It was sparking, and would burn the WD40 for a couple seconds until that was gone. I replaced the spark plug, completely disassembled and reassembeld the carburator after cleaning it with gumout (it was sparkling clean). I also cleaned out the fuel tank and line and shut off valve as well. I can't remember if I put a fuel stabilizer in it when I stored it, so I removed the plug and put my finger over the hole and could feel sucton but not pressure.<br /><br />So, giving in, I took it over to the local AutoLab, who charged me $60 and it was running in a half hour. I let it set for a week in the garage, and went to test it this weekend before going fishing.<br /><br />Same thing - wouldn't start. I called the AutoLab and basically he said he sprayed some carb cleaner in the unit, played with the throttle a bit and got it to start several times.<br /><br />I did this, and it doesn't fire up. The AutoLab will take it back and do it again for no charge, but I have a feeling that isn't the problem, and I would rather be able to fix it myself anyway.<br /><br />If anyone has any clue or other things to try, please post.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />scott
