Hi all,
My new-to-me Tartan 27 has an issue that my other A4 never had: If the engine sits for a few days, it becomes hard to start. When this happens, it sounds like it's not getting fuel. I have to crank it for several (5 - 10) ten second tries before it will start to sound like it's getting fuel, and then once it catches it runs great. If I've started it the day before, it starts right up, first try.
It's not a spark issue as when this happens I've checked spark and found a healthy spark. Is it possible that the fuel in the bowl is leaking out over the several days that the boat sits? The fuel pump is electric, with OPSS, and there is a fuel filter (spin off type) on the line. Full disclosure - the gas is a couple of years old, but as I mentioned, it runs like a champ once it starts. Also, it always starts right away if I ran the motor the day before. It's only after sitting for a few days that it gets hard to start. Yes - I do close the raw water intake when cranking under those conditions.
Thanks!!!
My new-to-me Tartan 27 has an issue that my other A4 never had: If the engine sits for a few days, it becomes hard to start. When this happens, it sounds like it's not getting fuel. I have to crank it for several (5 - 10) ten second tries before it will start to sound like it's getting fuel, and then once it catches it runs great. If I've started it the day before, it starts right up, first try.
It's not a spark issue as when this happens I've checked spark and found a healthy spark. Is it possible that the fuel in the bowl is leaking out over the several days that the boat sits? The fuel pump is electric, with OPSS, and there is a fuel filter (spin off type) on the line. Full disclosure - the gas is a couple of years old, but as I mentioned, it runs like a champ once it starts. Also, it always starts right away if I ran the motor the day before. It's only after sitting for a few days that it gets hard to start. Yes - I do close the raw water intake when cranking under those conditions.
Thanks!!!
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