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1974 envinrude 115 starting problems

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brydubbya

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Hey everybody.

I'm having an issue with a 1974 envinrude 115 starflite. When I crank the engine it doesn't want to fire, but when I take the plugs out and spray them with quick dry electrical cleaner they become dry and the engine fires and runs fine. I can turn it off and on again with no problems but after it sits for about 30 minutes the same thing happens no fire... and I have to spray the plugs to dry them again... after I do that it starts no problem. Same thing happens when i run the carbs put of fuel to stall the motor. My question is what is up with these plugs? Is water getting into cylinder via the water jacket or head gasket? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks I advance,
Bryan
 
Inspect your starting system.------Starter motor / battery / cables.-----------Slow cranking means weak / no spark on this motor !!
 
Don't have a spark tester? Do you have a #2 Phillips screwdriver with a plastic handle? Stick it in a plug boot and hold the shank about 3/8' to 1/2" away from the corner of a head bolt while a helper runs the starter. You should get sparks jumping that gap. Don't let them jump to you, or that will get your attention. Do not remove the spark plugs when doing this.

Hint: look for signs of goo dripping out of the stator coils under the flwheel. 1974's were noted for that. When they do, you will have hard starting.
 
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