1964 yachtwin wont start

[64merm]

so im kinda stumped, its a 3hp yachtwin i have replaced spark pulgs, wires, coils and installed a carb kit. i have good fuel, spark and compression im not sure what else to do. any ideas.

 

[JB]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

Timing may be off.

Check this out: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

Does it have good compression? Good spark? What happens it you spray premix directly into the carb? Does it fire? Could be a piece of junk still stuck in the carb somewhere.

 

[64merm]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

could the float have something to do with it. it still has the old cork float and the needle it looks like it may be original, i couldnt find this part so i didnt replace it. I have not tried to do the timing, but im hoping i dont have to, ive never timed an outboard before. any ideas where i can find the float assembly.

 

[64merm]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

nothing happens when i spray fuel in the carb.

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

If it doesn't fire when you spray gas/oil directly into carb, then you must not have any spark. That could be caused by bad or improperly installed coils or points, or a missing/broken flywheel key (timing). Are the points set to .020"?

 

[64merm]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

i replaced both coils and cleaned and set points to 020 installed new plugs and wires spark was tested with a spark tester. the flywheel key is there and in good shape. so i know im getting spark i tried spraying fuel in the carb a few times it tried to start once but made a popping sound then it didnt try to start after that.

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

Float is available from any BRP authorized dealer 0396514.

http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.c...ohnson 5.5 HP 1954-1964 Tune-Up Procedure.htm

 

[64merm]

Re: 1964 yachtwin wont start

the link didnt work. is that the part number for the float you posted.