Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

[garya0416]

95 Bravo II 454 - engine starts quickly on a cold start, runs fine but when engine is hot very tough to get started?

 

[anesthes]

Re: Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

is the choke stuck?

 

[garya0416]

Re: Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

Choke is not stuck it moves freely, Carb. is clean. Fuel comes out nozzles when throttled.<br /><br />Help

 

[rwjacobs]

Re: Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

Are you able to get it turned over well when hot?

 

[hoot]

Re: Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

loose connections to starter, weak battery, starter going bad, timing set high, alternator not charging. one or a combination.

 

[garya0416]

Re: Merc hard to start when engine is hot!

It turns over very well when hot. Just won't fire up. Batteries are strong.