Hello All,
I have a 1989 ebko with a 3.7 mercruiser. I just purchased it and I know it ran when it was pulled from the water for winter storage. I seen this with my own eyes. Currently it wont start. It gets fuel through the carb. The plugs are wet. It has spark. I tested all the plugs. I checked all the wiring. Good compression on all cylinders. If I back the distributor off It almost fires. It wont start even with a shot of either. It seems the timing is off. Im a gear head, but new to marine engines. I know i didnt choose the best setup, but its what I have. My guess is somehow the timing is off. It was properly winterized also. The throttle doesnt allow me to give it gas . Theirs no push button or high idle control. Any help is appreciated.
I have a 1989 ebko with a 3.7 mercruiser. I just purchased it and I know it ran when it was pulled from the water for winter storage. I seen this with my own eyes. Currently it wont start. It gets fuel through the carb. The plugs are wet. It has spark. I tested all the plugs. I checked all the wiring. Good compression on all cylinders. If I back the distributor off It almost fires. It wont start even with a shot of either. It seems the timing is off. Im a gear head, but new to marine engines. I know i didnt choose the best setup, but its what I have. My guess is somehow the timing is off. It was properly winterized also. The throttle doesnt allow me to give it gas . Theirs no push button or high idle control. Any help is appreciated.