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Old 03-09-2013, 10:51 PM   #1
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Hi I am new to this site I am having a little trouble with my mercruiser 4.3 non vortex engine I have spark, compression, and fresh fuel but won't run have checked obvious safety cut out switch, rotar on 1, ht leads,
Can any one help thanks
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Old 03-09-2013, 11:35 PM   #2
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Does it run for a second or try to if you pour a teaspoon of fuel down the inlet carbs?
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that would have been my initial shout - check that fuel is getting through. If you have a spark, fuel is getting through and it is turning freely, it should at least try to ignite.
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Old 04-09-2013, 06:47 PM   #4
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Hi have put fuel down carb bit wd40 in port holes new spark plugs, and old ones
Just turns like its ran out if fuel new starter new fuel new oil don't know where to go next
Have spark
Fuel
Compression
Strong battery
So there it is at mo?
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How have you checked spark? Has there been any ignition / trying to ignite or literally nothing.

If there is fuel, air and spark, it should at least ignite....
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Old 04-09-2013, 08:30 PM   #6
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Hi I tested spark by grounding to exhaust bolt bright blue spark
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Sometimes it sounds like its about to start but nothing then just turns but don't want to keep trying as don't want to damage starter
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Have spark
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Compression
Strong battery
So there it is at mo?
If you have air it will run. If it wont run then one of those above is missing and you need to try again.
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Old 04-09-2013, 09:13 PM   #9
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How do I check for air I am no mechanic I know basic but that's as far as I go lol?
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Air is simply sucked into engine through carb so shouldn't be an issue. Are you sure fuel is being pumped in? Pull the fuel line off carb and turn it over to check. I think they are on an electric pump.

Also, what is the history here. Was it running fine one day then won't start the next?
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what year is it ?
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What about timing could that be an issue
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Hi the engine is a 1990 was running fine then just cut out I have had timming checked and have been told it is correct .
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Does it have a sensor screwed into the block just by the oil filter with 2 wires going to it ?
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Have a similar problem, have stripped the carb (oh, I have a 1992 Searay 4.3lx) - what a mess inside the float chamber and the 4 jets. The main jets were almost clear but the smaller ones were blocked solid - I assume these are the low speed running ones .
After going through the same as yourself (changed everything incl starter motor) I am sure this could be the issue.
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hi thanks all for replys
i cant see a plug screwed to engine with two wires atached to it, on exhaust riser have tunderbold ign with 4 wires in it, and i have put a little fuel down carb holes and still nothing pops and a little puff comes out of carb then turns over as if its ran out of fuel
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hi thanks all for replys
i cant see a plug screwed to engine with two wires atached to it, on exhaust riser have tunderbold ign with 4 wires in it, and i have put a little fuel down carb holes and still nothing pops and a little puff comes out of carb then turns over as if its ran out of fuel
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Silly question is the choke operating properlly and have you got the kill cord in
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Hi I believe choke working as in shut and open still wont start and kill cord all disconnected its one on ign switch and was disconnected by guy who put it on for me am going to have a look at it tomorrow dont think its much as was working fine.
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[QUOTE=Searay 200;239543]Hi I believe choke working as in shut and open still wont start and kill cord all disconnected its one on ign switch and was disconnected by guy who put it on for me am going to have a look at it tomorrow dont think its much as was working fine.
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Old 08-09-2013, 02:05 PM   #20
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Hi
Went out today
Re tested spark, checked all electrical connections, battery, safty switch, distruiter, leads, spark plugs, fuel, compression, coil, timming,
Still turns but don't fire
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