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1990 Mariner Outboard 25hp Wonbt Start

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Mike from Michigan

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"Help please. I purchased the

"Help please. I purchased the above motor in what I thought was excellent condition. The motor started fine, the first time and ran well. The motor took a few extra pulls the second time (a week or so later) and ran. The motor took multiple pulls the third time and ran rough. Now the motor doesn't start at all. The motor was stored outside on a sailboat. What I've tried: Gas is full and vent is open. Gas shut-off is open. Changed the spark plug - no change. Set the choke and the throttle in multiple ways - no change. I do notice that there is a short, small tube that hangs from and just below the motor. It is of a very small diameter, but I don't know why it's there. I can't find the carborator (without motor disassembly). Any ideas on what I can do to start this motor? THANKS."
 
Thanks for the suggestion JUST

Thanks for the suggestion JUST-IN. I just checked. I exposed the spark plug and then pulled on the cord several times. I did NOT see a spark. I threw in a new spark plug (although for a different small engine) and I did not see a spark then either.

Do you have a suggestion on what to do next? What would cause there to be no spark? Is there a fuse somewhere?

THANKS.
 
I would follow the spark plug

I would follow the spark plug wire to see if it is dissconnected and I would probably replace it just in case the cap on it is broken.
 
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