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Mercury 8 2 stroke won’t start

I am not getting any fuel into the cylinders, bet fuel is in the carb float bowl. I cleaned carb with spray cleaner but still won’t fire up. Getting spark ok. Any ideas?
Roger
 
Carb strip and clean,if hasn't been done in awhile,rebuild.Blow through with air,takes very little to block the passage ways.
 
Yes I am,I live in Gods corner of Ireland,the North West,Donegal.In my biased opinion the finest of places.Kerry is on the other end of the country,IMHO over rated ;);):D
 
I enjoyed my visit to Ireland. Too many pubs, too little time. Haha

well, I put my boat in the water, and after I warmed it up, put it in reverse while still moored to trailer, and it died. Is this normal, or does this motor not have any power?
Roger
 
New plugs, new filter, new fuel lines, new gas tank, new fuel line with hand pump,new thermostat. Rebuilt carburetor,.Went to the lake today and it ran like a champ.
Thank you marineengine forum members.
Roger
 
Motor has been sitting for a month now. Took it to the lake, it started briefly,then died. Now it won’t start. Do I need to use a starter fluid after I let the boat sit in storage?
Roger
 
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