david_will
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"I bought a boat/motor combo o
"I bought a boat/motor combo off Craigs List. The engine is a 1980 9.9 HP Sea King by Chrylser. The seller started it right up on first pull in a tank of water. I had same success at home. However, turns out that it often won't start at all, including the other day when I became stranded on the lake. Seems like after it sits for a few hours it will start. I think I notice that it possibly floods easily. Became convinced that I should never squeeze the tank bulb or choke the engine. Have cleaned the plugs twice (they seem to "foul" quickly). Am using 50:1 mixture. Would like to get into guts of the engine. How do you pull the flywheel? Bottom line is it seems to often start right up and run fine, and then you can't start it to save your life. Thoughts, anyone? Thanks."
"I bought a boat/motor combo off Craigs List. The engine is a 1980 9.9 HP Sea King by Chrylser. The seller started it right up on first pull in a tank of water. I had same success at home. However, turns out that it often won't start at all, including the other day when I became stranded on the lake. Seems like after it sits for a few hours it will start. I think I notice that it possibly floods easily. Became convinced that I should never squeeze the tank bulb or choke the engine. Have cleaned the plugs twice (they seem to "foul" quickly). Am using 50:1 mixture. Would like to get into guts of the engine. How do you pull the flywheel? Bottom line is it seems to often start right up and run fine, and then you can't start it to save your life. Thoughts, anyone? Thanks."