William105
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Having bother getting a Mariner 40hp two stroke to run, engine starts no problem but only runs for a second or so then cuts out. Cleaned the carb, changed the plugs but still the same. Any suggestions welcome.
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I have ordered a compression tester so will find out soon. I thought that if the compression was low then the engine would not start in the first place.What's the compression?
Compression is 130psi on both cylinders.I have ordered a compression tester so will find out soon. I thought that if the compression was low then the engine would not start in the first place.