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    85HP 2 Stroke won't start in water

    Took back to the water, cranked it and adjusted timing, appeared to have good spark to be able to adjust timing?
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    85HP 2 Stroke won't start in water

    Yes, we have tried raising the Fast Idle Lever, looks like I need to check the starter. Battery is brand new, cables are in good condition (it looks to be) so looks like its take apart the starter. Faztbullet, Racerone, it looks like to get the Stator engaged 300 rpm's is the minimum?
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    85HP 2 Stroke won't start in water

    Forgot to list, Brand new Battery 750 CCA, engine cranks fine just won't start once launched in the river
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    85HP 2 Stroke won't start in water

    Also, used fresh fuel
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    85HP 2 Stroke won't start in water

    My 1975 V$ 85HP Johnson runs great on Muffs and in a barrel of Water. Put it in the river? It won't start. So far we have: 1. Changed the plugs 2. Set the Timing 3. Checked for Bad Ground 4. Checked Spark 5. Removed and Cleaned Carbs 6. Cleaned Stator Contacts 7. Checked Compression (125psi on...
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