Help...motor not starting

[impalor419]

I just rebuilt my carbs in my 1989 130 hp outboard. Now I cant get it to start. It will start for a second or 2 when I spray fuel in the carbs. How do I check if carbs are getting fuel? I have pulled off line at filter and pumped the bulb and have gas. Same after the fuel pump. I have not check lines going to carbs yet.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: Help...motor not starting

1. Check the fuel lines and bulb to make sure you're getting good gas to the engine.
2. Check out the fuel filter on the engine. 90/10 gasoline can "gum up" a filter.
3. Replace the membrane on the fuel pump. They're rubber, and 90/10 gasoline reeks havoc on anything rubber.

Good news is that these items are easy to deal with.