WyattYoung7
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Hey guys, I acquired an '87 Force 15hp outboard awhile back that wasn't running. I did all the normal maintenance including: new spark plugs, cleaned the carb, checked compression (it was normal and even), and also checked the reed valves which seemed to be mostly closed but I decided to flip them just in case but had the the same results as before flipping them. I am getting spark and gas to the plug, but it will only occasionally "pop" when trying to start it. It has tried to run for a second after the "pop" a few times. Where do I need to start now? Crankshaft seals??? Completely new reeds???
Thanks!
Thanks!
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