Alaskanfisher
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I have twin honda 130's on my boat. The one giving me trouble is a 2004. I fish in Alaska and use this boat almost exclusively in the winter. This outboard won't start without hitting it with a shot of starting fluid if temperature is below 50, which it obviously is all winter. Once started it runs and idles great, it will even restart as long as engine temperature is still warm.
I am friends with the owner of the local honda shop and have tried all suggested fixes and even took it into the shop for their mechanic to work on and still have not found the cause. I'll try to list all we have tried, but its been going on for a few years and are not all fresh in my mind. They have been very helpful, but I think i need outside help.
We have replaced all filters and vapor separator. Have checked both the electrical and mechanical fuel pumps. Checked entire fuel system, fuel rail, injectors, etc. The motor has good compression, is getting fuel, and has spark, yet won't start. I have also replaced a number of sensors and relays with no change in condition. I'm sure I'm leaving a few things out.
Ive been told numerous times that there is nothing temperature sensitive on the motors. The only possibility is something bleeding out and loosing pressure over time. Yet regardless of time it sits, if you pull it in a 70 degree shop it will fire right up. Park it outside in 20 degrees for 2 hours and it won't start on its own.
any suggestions on what to check next?
thank you
I am friends with the owner of the local honda shop and have tried all suggested fixes and even took it into the shop for their mechanic to work on and still have not found the cause. I'll try to list all we have tried, but its been going on for a few years and are not all fresh in my mind. They have been very helpful, but I think i need outside help.
We have replaced all filters and vapor separator. Have checked both the electrical and mechanical fuel pumps. Checked entire fuel system, fuel rail, injectors, etc. The motor has good compression, is getting fuel, and has spark, yet won't start. I have also replaced a number of sensors and relays with no change in condition. I'm sure I'm leaving a few things out.
Ive been told numerous times that there is nothing temperature sensitive on the motors. The only possibility is something bleeding out and loosing pressure over time. Yet regardless of time it sits, if you pull it in a 70 degree shop it will fire right up. Park it outside in 20 degrees for 2 hours and it won't start on its own.
any suggestions on what to check next?
thank you