b89 Johnson 85HP wont start

[jw1990montauk]

"I inherited my Dad's 1990

"I inherited my Dad's 1990 17' Boston Whaler with an 85hp Johnson outboard. Last weekend, put on a new battery, I changed the plugs and used a plastic gas can and the motor started right up. This weekend I filled up one of the metal 12gal cans and it ran for a little while (10 min)then cut off, could not get it started again. I checked and changed all four plugs, I check the fuel filter and it had some trash in it. Changed back to the plast fuel tank and still nothing. It turns over strong but just wont crank. The motor is a 1989 Sea Horse, with low hours. The boat has been in storage since 1997 and has not seen water in a long time. What can the problem be. What do I need to change or look for. Thanks for your help"

 

[profisher]

I would start with the carbs..

I would start with the carbs...how long has it been sitting?

 

[jw1990montauk]

Sitting since 1997 or 2000?

Sitting since 1997 or 2000?

 

[profisher]

"rebuild carbs, (re-sinc a

"rebuild carbs, (re-sinc afterwards) new t-stats and water pump, change gear oil, new fuel line hose/ connector/bulb ...been siting a long time."

 

[jw1990montauk]

"Thanks for the info. I took i

"Thanks for the info. I took it to the repair shop, he mentioned replacing or rebuilding all of the above but he did not mention t-stats, when he puts on the new water pump I will tell him to replace the t-stats too. Also what is "re-sinc"? I also am having new drive lines etc put on. I am going to get rid of the metal 12 gal tanks and buy some plastic ones."

 

[profisher]

"Re-sinc is just adjusting the

"Re-sinc is just adjusting the carbs so they all work together, same fuel flow...linkage adjustment."

 

[jwbmarine]

"re-sinc------would be -- do a

"re-sinc------would be -- do a linkage and synchronization procedure on it..making sure linkages are correct,and that carbs are sync'ed together,as well as w/ignition timing advance mechanizm...what r 'drive lines?... control cables?"