94 fast strike idle issue

[Timw0429]

My engine sounds like a hot rod with a cam when it is at idle but runs fine when you push on the throttle. Is this normal?

thanks

 

[Faztbullet]

It will do that when in Quckstart

 

[Timw0429]

Thanks, another problem I’m having is that the boat will prime and then the bulb will stay very hard even after sitting for a week but the boat will run sputter and die and not start again because it acts like it’s not getting fuel I have to use starting fluid which I won’t do it again because I found out that’s a big no-no so I have been told that it could be the mission system it could be the fuel pump that they would of course just have to check it out at $115 an hour looking for suggestions what to check out. Thanks

 

[Timw0429]

Ignition system not mission.

 

[racerone]

What is your starting procedure ?-----You are pushing the key in while cranking it over ?----Raising the fast idle lever ?----How did it start for you last year ?-----Possibly your first time with a boat and motor ?

 

[Timw0429]

I just prime the bulb till it’s firm then pushing the choke the motor and usually it cranks up pretty quickly. I have had it out here running went back inside for about 45 minutes came back out and it cranked right back up I push the button in there by the throttle so I could engage the gas without the prop running and it seems to be OK I’m checking the gas lines right now to see if I see any cracks or anything I will say that I can squeeze the bulb and hear it pushing gas into the fuel pump I guess

 

[Timw0429]

You asked me about it starting and running last year I just bought the boat from a guy who says it had been rebuilt. I did not see any cracks in gas lines or vacuum lines.

 

[Timw0429]

I went out to the boat after almost 3 hours and it started right up. Do you know where I can get a service manual for this motor? Thanks for your help