captain_peter
Contributing Member
Weird but truth, omc 4.3 liter 1989 , I was out with the boat couple days ago and both engines ran good as normal
Anchored out and when it was time to return started one engine no problem when tried the other one didn't start at first second or third but started at fourth try, got back to our marina and after couple hours decided to try the same engine to see if this was a new problem since I never had problem starting the engines from the first or second crank.
This time it didn't even turn, I made sure it's not a battery or starter issue. Tried to turn the engine by hand and was almost impossible to turn. At the same time I heard some kind of water sounds running in the engine.
I took out all the plugs and they were all soaked. turned the key again engine cranked no problem but water was coming out of the back
spark plug holes.
What could be the cause, where should I start to diagnose ?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Peter
Anchored out and when it was time to return started one engine no problem when tried the other one didn't start at first second or third but started at fourth try, got back to our marina and after couple hours decided to try the same engine to see if this was a new problem since I never had problem starting the engines from the first or second crank.
This time it didn't even turn, I made sure it's not a battery or starter issue. Tried to turn the engine by hand and was almost impossible to turn. At the same time I heard some kind of water sounds running in the engine.
I took out all the plugs and they were all soaked. turned the key again engine cranked no problem but water was coming out of the back
spark plug holes.
What could be the cause, where should I start to diagnose ?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Peter