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Old 08-10-2018, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryan Howell View Post
...The surging issue resolved itself, magically, and the engine was running perfectly.
Bryan-
That sentence says a lot IMHO...
If it were my vessel, I would want to KNOW why an issue was resolved.

I took a bit of time and read thru your past threads and posts to get a better feel for the history leading to where you are today...

http://www.moyermarineforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=10183
No resolution
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=10263
Scavenge Tube & Carb issue
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=10493
Resolution? No answer to carb question in POST #15

Something that really stands out, that I agree we should resolve BEFORE moving on to the next "step"... (IGNITION) is to assure that we can eliminate fuel.

We need Fuel, Spark and Compression to run our beasts.

Here is one of my favorite Don troubleshooting methods...
“Have you performed any maintenance on the engine recently?”
It always provides me with a bit of tension releasing amusement when I'm told: "Why yes, I just replaced the plugs, points, and condenser last week, - so I know that the problem can't be in that area!" (Not necessarily so)! Whenever you experience problems after performing maintenance, always go back over every step of your work to see if you overlooked something.
This is one of the most fertile places to find reasons for intermittent shutdowns.

Attached is a document with some more of Don's troubleshooting wisdom.
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File Type: pdf Non-starting checklist.pdf (11.6 KB, 286 views)
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