Starting problem after long staorage

[Jeff Bl]

I feel like the village idiot here. My boat was put in storage for about 18 months. When I went to get it out, I lifted the cover off and there was my brand new bottle of Sta-ble sitting unopened on the deck. I apparently forgot to put it in & run the motor before I left. Now, when I try to start the motor it Cranks OK, and I checked to make sure I have good spark, but it won't start. The bulb will fill the the fuel filter (see-thru plastic housing), so I know there's no blockage from the tank to the motor. The oiling system seems to be working OK also because the plugs are getting oil soaked when I crank it. I'm a bit hesitant to take anything else apart to see if it's gummed up. Any advice??

Engine: 2000 Yamaha SX 150 salt water series
Fuel and oil injection
Direct ignition

Jeff B
Lawrenceville GA

 

[Casco Bay Outrage]

Re: Starting problem after long staorage

I would depressurize the fuel rail, drain the fuel line and the fuel filter. Re-prime and run off FRESH gas in a separate tank.

 

[Jeff Bl]

Re: Starting problem after long staorage

Thanks for the reply. if by "depressurize the rail" you mean depressing the valve (looks like the valve stem on a tire), I should have said I tried this to see how far fuel was getting through the system. Nothing came out. I'm not 100% sure this is the right valve though. the one I tried is located upper right on the power head as you look at the engine from the air filter side.

-Jeff B

 

[Yamajoe]

Re: Starting problem after long staorage

if you can send a picture of it that would be useful