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Old 09-13-2018, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by GEM555 View Post
I don't. I have to $$$ to get a mechanic to get the valves to valve. Been through two cans of "Sea Foam" with no joy. The pattern is that the engine refuses to start after sitting idle for more than 1 or 2 days. Run it on Sunday and I can be assured that by Friday night, I can crank all I want and that engine will. not. start. That blows the weekend, then the mechanic during the following week, the bills and then MAYBE, i'll have an engine the following weekend. Maybe.
I'm not 100% convinced the engine has a problem. This post leads me to think the engine runs normally. IMO that is.
The ignition system and the fuel system have two parts. The boat's part and the engine's part.
If the boat's part of the system is not working correctly the engine will not start or run.
For example if there is an intermittent short circuit in the key or wiring to the coil the engine will not start sometimes.

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