The last couple of trips out my starboard motor took three or four attempts to start. Was not an issue with the batteries. The motor turns over fine. Not sure if it is a fuel issue. Either bad gas or not enough volume - fuel pump?
I’ve also noticed a small amount of blue smoke from both the port and starboard exhaust. I understand that leaving the motors trimmed down during storage can cause oil to sit against the cylinder and seep in. Sorry for my rudimentary description. I also understand that carbon deposits can build up on or around the rings causing them to stick and allow oil to seep into the cylinder.
It is worth noting that I had about 100 gallons of fuel added immediately prior to the symptoms occurring. So far I have asked the marina to keep the engines trimmed up a bit when stored and have added fuel stabilizer as well as Star Tron ring clean.
Any insight on causes and or advice on how to proceed is much appreciated.
I’ve also noticed a small amount of blue smoke from both the port and starboard exhaust. I understand that leaving the motors trimmed down during storage can cause oil to sit against the cylinder and seep in. Sorry for my rudimentary description. I also understand that carbon deposits can build up on or around the rings causing them to stick and allow oil to seep into the cylinder.
It is worth noting that I had about 100 gallons of fuel added immediately prior to the symptoms occurring. So far I have asked the marina to keep the engines trimmed up a bit when stored and have added fuel stabilizer as well as Star Tron ring clean.
Any insight on causes and or advice on how to proceed is much appreciated.