80hp merc starting problem

[tony123]

takes along time starting can

takes along time starting can any body advice many thanks

 

[haventaclue]

"Hi shabeer. these guys will n

"Hi shabeer. these guys will need a wee bit more info,serial#,model,a description of of what your doing.But what are your spark plugs like? Check your fuel lines,,bulb,carbs,if you pump primer bulb is there fuel leaking at the carbs?"

 

[haventaclue]

"Hi shabeer,missed a bit, Have

"Hi shabeer,missed a bit, Have you spark on all cyls?"

 

[tony123]

Hi guys first off all thank yo

Hi guys first off all thank you all for your time and replys. I will post the engine number and serial number tomorrow. so far i have the right plugs and i have spark in all cylinders butt cylinder 3 when removing the lead the engine does not stall like the other cylinder do.
as to the carbs the bottom carb was over floowing so i have removed them and clean them so far no more over flow.the problem i have know is the engine will not idea when i start it but at full throtle it starts with the help of the choke can any advice many thanks

 

[haventaclue]

"Hi sabeer,test the spark,shou

"Hi sabeer,test the spark,should jump 3/8".Do a compression check"

 

[haventaclue]

"Another P.S,Check if #3is get

"Another P.S,Check if #3is getting fuel,no fuel= no oil= no cyl anymore!

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