Starting issues
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Starting issues
I've had my Suzuki 90 DF sitting for some time now[6-8]months while finishing my project. I know,I know but I had not choice I had no way to set it up for an occasional cranking. I bought a new gas line gas filter and changed the oil, added some sea foam to the gas ,after a dozen attempted starts it will hit a few times but not start.Decide to let it sit over night while charging the battery and hopefully the sea foam will has gotten into the injectors and cleaned things up. Anyone incurred the same problem after letting the engine sit and how did you resolve it?
Re: Starting issues
When you squeeze the fuel bulb on the fuel line, does it get harder to squeeze - meaning its getting fuel to the engine?
Kim and Steve
2003 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 222
2003 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
Spend most of our time on Lake Eufaula
2003 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 222
2003 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
Spend most of our time on Lake Eufaula
Re: Starting issues
Yes the bulb is getting firm and I trace gas from the tank thru the bulb to the pump and fuel filter.I'm ninety nine pecent sure it's fouled injectors from sitting for so long. I know this has happened to more than a few people after letting a motor sit-up but was wondering if it would require removing and cleaning the injectors. The last few times I turned it over it would fire a little longer but not catch and keep running.I'm hoping the sea foam will free up the injectors.
Re: Starting issues
You should start with changing spark plugs any time you have a starting issue. I've been known to not have the kill switch lanyard plugged in.
And I'm not above shooting a little starter fluid in the throttle body if it won't start promptly on its own.
Good luck!
And I'm not above shooting a little starter fluid in the throttle body if it won't start promptly on its own.
Good luck!
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
Re: Starting issues
I wouldn't count on the sea foam. That stuff is not that great. If you really want a good fuel injector cleaner use the Techron stuff.
2006 Suntracker Party Barge 21
Mercury 90 4 stroke
Mercury 90 4 stroke
Re: Starting issues
I have decided testing / cleaning the fuel injectors is needed and at $75 an hr labor, I'll do it myself. I have a good back ground in auto repair though none with outboards other than a owners repair course taken many yrs ago. Oh well,a motor is a motor and I do have a CD manual. I'll let you know how it works out.The sea foam was just added to the fuel in hopes of a miracle, I'll check into the Techron.