Hey guys i need your help, bought a boat with the motor not running. It is a 1989 mercury 8 hp.
I’ve done everything i could to get it running i just can’t figure it out. Motor wasn’t running at all when i bought it.
First thing i did was bought a new gas tank and filled it with new gas and oil. It started up for a quick second then didn’t start at all.
Next thing i did was take out the carburetor and notice the gasket was ripped and half so i figured that was the issue.
Bought a new carb kit and replaced all gaskets, still no start.
The only time i could get the motor to start was sprayed carb cleaner and it would run for about 2-3 seconds and die unless i kept spraying it. (I know carb cleaner isn’t good for it so i stopped spraying it)
Next thing i did was replaced all fuel lines in the engine and the fuel hose that goes from the tank to the engine. Still no start.
After removing the carburetor and gas lines so many times it doesn’t start at all now even with carb cleaner.
I know that was a lot but I’m just trying to tell you guys all my steps.
Please if you guys have any suggestions or tips i would appreciate it!!!
I’ve done everything i could to get it running i just can’t figure it out. Motor wasn’t running at all when i bought it.
First thing i did was bought a new gas tank and filled it with new gas and oil. It started up for a quick second then didn’t start at all.
Next thing i did was take out the carburetor and notice the gasket was ripped and half so i figured that was the issue.
Bought a new carb kit and replaced all gaskets, still no start.
The only time i could get the motor to start was sprayed carb cleaner and it would run for about 2-3 seconds and die unless i kept spraying it. (I know carb cleaner isn’t good for it so i stopped spraying it)
Next thing i did was replaced all fuel lines in the engine and the fuel hose that goes from the tank to the engine. Still no start.
After removing the carburetor and gas lines so many times it doesn’t start at all now even with carb cleaner.
I know that was a lot but I’m just trying to tell you guys all my steps.
Please if you guys have any suggestions or tips i would appreciate it!!!