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jason s
New member
Username: jaysdogjazz
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 01:34 am: | 
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Hi there,
I was looking to get some advice, I am about to buy an 82 starcraft with a 75 horse Evinrude on it. The problem the boat has is that it has not been started in a few years, I plan to go see the boat tomorrow again. I would greatly appreciate any advice I can get from everyone with starting this motor for the first time and hopefully buying it tomorrow.
Here is what I do have planned for tomorrow.
1). I would like to pull the spark plugs and spray the cylinders down with either WD-40 or Marvel mystery Oil.
2). Hook up my jump starter.
3). Cycle the Hydrolics raise and lower the motor a few times.
4). Hook up my compresion tester verify equal pressure in all 3 cylinders.
5). Hook up spark plug tester verify voltage and spark.
6). See if motor will start.
If anyone has any other suggestions can you please Post them for me.
And once again thank you in advance. |
tony mercieca
Member
Username: tonym
Post Number: 4
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 03:44 am: |
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go and check it out if it runs ok and you are happy with it have it checked out at a marine shop by a qualified mechanic it will cost about $90. and they will give you a written report it/s well worth the money hope i have helped you cheers TONY. |
Gary S. Baxter
Member
Username: gsb
Post Number: 5
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 09:54 am: |
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I'd use fogging oil. Clean and gap the plugs, and let her rip. |
Joe Reeves
Senior Member
Username: joereeves
Post Number: 7744
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 10:55 am: |
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Sitting for that length of time, the carburetors are fouled. A fouled carburetor will cause the engine to run lean, resulting in improper lubrication, damaged pistons, etc.
Remove the carburetors, clean, and rebuild them.
Thousands of parts in my remaining stock. Not able to list them all. Let me know what you need and I'll look it up for you. Visit my eBay store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Evinrude-Johnson-Outboard-Parts-etc?refid=store |
Jim Warner
Member
Username: jim18611865
Post Number: 50
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 01:49 pm: |
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I did as you are considering. Mine a 68' Starcraft with a 73' 65HP. Boat sat for 13 years and 4 more in my driveway, before being almost completed this July. We have had 3 outings in it already.
Inside of my carbs looked like it ran on tar instead of gasoline. Took me a full week to clean all three. TAKE PICTURES before you remove them!
I also replaced all fuel components due to age.
Water pump and plugs of course. |
