Fuel shut off valve on AQ131A

[David Moody]

I recently aquired a 1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 Cuddy. it is in Excellent shape. It has the Volvo with the 275 lower. I know that it was winterized at the end of the season. My question is ....Is there a fuel shut off valve? I cant locate one at first glance.....the motor turns over but just wont start. sounds like it's out of gas...but there is plenty The engine is the AQ131A with 275 outdrive

 

[el_pescador]

Not in the engine. You will have to trace the fuel line between the fuel pump and the fuel tank. You could also have a stuck anti-syphon valve in the fuel tank.

 

[boatdoc55]

I'm thinking bad points if it has them.

 

[Baretta87]

I had similar problem and for me it was bad points one time. Another time it turned out that I had bad connections at the battery terminals. Make sure they are clean.

 

[Baretta87]

If replacing the points I would also replace the condenser.

 

[RicardoMarine]

Yes!

And set/adjust the contact points using a dwell meter. Point gap is an estimate only of correct dwell.

 

[el_pescador]

In fact, I suggest that this would be the perfect time to throw the condenser and the points in the garbage and install a Pertronix or Hot Spark electronic ignition kit. One of the best and cheapest upgrades you could ever make in your engine (have I ever said that before in this forum?)