buzz
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Post by buzz on Sept 21, 2014 13:40:14 GMT -6
Hello
I discovered this board when I began researching the boat that I ultimately purchased. A 2000 Sea Pro 190 WA.
She's a hurricane Sandy survivor but's she's never been submerged.
However, knowing the boat's history and wanting to ensure I was making a good choice I had the boat surveyed. Problem, the boat was on the other side of the bay and I was out of leave. As a result I had the boat surveyed in my absence. She received a good report and based on that I bought the boat.
But now I really wish I had been there for the sea trial. I can't get it started. I put 10 gallons in the built-in tank but it seems like its not getting fuel. For as much as I have cranked the engine, I should be smelling something by now.
Is there a fuel switch I should know about?
I've contacted my surveyor, but he's working out of state right now. I'm hoping he can tell me the simple solution since he reported that the engine fired right up and ran well.
Anyway... hi again.
-Buzz
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Post by CaptWoody on Sept 21, 2014 17:43:01 GMT -6
No fuel switch that I know of. Are you sure you pumped the bulb good? Did you choke the engine before cracking? On most engines this is done by turning on the ignition, pushing and releasing the key five times, and then keeping it depressed while you turn the key to crank it.
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Post by Simple Man on Sept 21, 2014 20:32:40 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. Like has been stated already, if an engine won't run, it's either missing fuel or fire.
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nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Sept 21, 2014 21:43:06 GMT -6
It's easy to forget the kill switch. Make sure it on
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Post by T-Topless on Sept 21, 2014 21:44:21 GMT -6
Make sure the lanyard kill switch is in place. My keys are on ethe end of the kill-switch lanyard and I have to reconnect it when I put the keys in the boat...
Next - make sure the choke is working (here it click when you push the key in (then turn to start). (2-stroke especially).
Nothing yet? Dump the fuel-water =separator, and rplace with good e-free fuel.
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buzz
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Post by buzz on Sept 22, 2014 8:24:03 GMT -6
Hello and thanks for the replies. Although its a little frustrating being at work and unable to try all of your suggestions right now. Can't wait for 3:00pm to roll around. No fuel switch that I know of. Are you sure you pumped the bulb good? Did you choke the engine before cracking? On most engines this is done by turning on the ignition, pushing and releasing the key five times, and then keeping it depressed while you turn the key to crank it. A little more info. Its a Mercruiser I/O with a 55 gal inboard tank. I put 10 gallons in the tank yesterday. Very interesting choke set up. I will definitely try that. Some engines have to have the kill switch in place before they will crank as well. Everyone keeps talking about a kill switch but I can't seem to find one. Here photos of the helm and switch panel.   |
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Post by Juan on Sept 22, 2014 17:48:35 GMT -6
There's a kill switch somewhere and usually has a lanyard tied to it unless someone removed it.
Remove your key and try to pull up on area where the key fits..
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Post by CaptWoody on Sept 22, 2014 18:48:36 GMT -6
The I/O may have a different choke setup, I'm not familiar with how it works. I was referring to an outboard. Look it up on the Internet if you're not sure you are choking it.
Is it cranking but not starting, or not cranking at all?
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buzz
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Post by buzz on Sept 27, 2014 20:02:33 GMT -6
Thanks. But I'm pretty sure this boat doesn't have one any more. She's 14 years old, probably been rewired without the kill switch. Besides, if the problem was a kill switch then I wouldn't be able to crank it.
Actually got it to fire a little today but I had to pump the throttle like crazy. Seems there's a fuel delivery issue. I pulled the cup off the bottom of the fuel pump and found sludge and a decayed filter. I proceeded to pump the bottom 5 gallons out of the tank. Then I cleaned the fuel filter at the carb inlet. I've ordered a new filter and a water separator filter which I'll place inline between the tank and the fuel pump.
We'll see how it goes in a few days when I receive and install the new parts.
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buzz
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Post by buzz on Oct 7, 2014 19:08:24 GMT -6
Well that seemed to do the trick.
Had it out Sunday for a couple hours. A couple of very pleasant hours.
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Post by freezerfiller on Oct 7, 2014 19:26:00 GMT -6
Glad you got her running right! and yes, you probably don't have a kill switch.
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