Mercruiser V-8 hard to start

Bill kubiak

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When I go to start the motor it will crrank and fire and quit. it will do this 6 or 7 times befor eit will settle down and run, Then it purrs.<br /><br />If I shut it off and go to restart it does the same thing all over again.<br /><br />The choke is closed, the accelerator pump is squirting fuel, new plugs, all new filters, new oil change, <br /><br />What can be the problem, this engine should start just like a car
 

crazy charlie

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Re: Mercruiser V-8 hard to start

I have had a few boats and have always had to play with the throttle a little to keep it running when first starting it.Are you pushing the throttle to around 1100rpms????This will usually keep it running.Charlie
 

fireship1

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Re: Mercruiser V-8 hard to start

Hello, What year Mercruiser? What model v8? Has the carb been adjusted lately? Sounds like it might be carb rebuild time. :eek:
 
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