Troubleshooting

For Gas Power Boats 16′ – 40′

Engine Won’t Turn Over ???? – Say What ?????? $%^#!

  1. Check Battery Condition . Water In There?
  2. Check Battery Cables And Ends. Loose?
  3. Try To Go Straight To Starter Bypassing Solenoid.
  4. Wiggle Controls To Find Neutral. O.k.

Engine Turns Over But Won’t Start, Engine Was Just Running Fine.

  1. Check For Spark From Ignition Coil Wire Holding It 1/4″ To 1/2″ Away Be Sure That There Is No Gas Fumes Around.
  2. Check For Fuel At Carburetor By Pushing On Throttle And Looking Down The Throat Of The Carburetor.
  3. Check To See If Any Wires Have Come Off Or Are Corroded, Check Engine Wire Harness Plug.

Engine Lacks Power On Acceleration

  1. Check Accelerator Pump (in Carb) For Output.
  2. Check Ignition Timing. (how ??)
  3. Check For Proper Size Propeller. (what Size?)
  4. Check For Growth On Bottom. (reach Way Under, Then Say “this Can’t Be True?”)

Engine Has High Speed M-i-s-s And/Or B-a-c-k-f-i-r-e.

  1. Check Firing Order. ( 12345678 — Is Not Right)
  2. Check Distributor Cap. (for What ?)
  3. Check Ignition Timing . (what ’s That?)
  4. Check For Fuel Restriction . (how?)
  5. Check For Defective Spark Plug Wires, Or Bad Spark Plugs. (how?)
  6. Check Engine Compression. (what’s That?)