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I just traded for a 2009 Stratos with a VMax carb engine. The boat i had before was the best cranking carb engine i ever had all i did was push the key down and spin it a couple times and it started. This VMax seem to be hard to start after a couple of weeks setting. After once it cranks it starts with a bump of the key. Just wondering what most do to start their VMax any little tricks Thanks Cub48
I think that is a common issue the the carb vmax........Have you tried using the manual choke at the motor to see if she cold starts better?
If she does that tells me either the electric choke is not engaging at all or all the way........when you push in key do you hear a click at the motor?
Also is the primer bulb pumped up hard?
The carbed V-Max's can be extremely difficult, if not darn-near impossible, to start at idle speed and this is normal for them. Correct cold start procedure:
Prime fuel system.
Advance throttle using warm up lever or hot foot (gear case in neutral)
Set and hold choke.
Crank engine.
Outboard needs to start initially at about 1500 RPMs.
That engine will NOT start correctly if the throttle is at idle speed when cold cranking.
X2! This works perfect with mine every time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch552
sounds just like my ole Merc, been starting it the same for almost 30 years!!!
Well that is what i did Thursday checked the primer bulb and advanced the throttle a little and choked it with the key. The choke works with the key cause i had to bump it a couple times to keep it running after it started. My old Faststrike was the best cranking engine i ever owned. All i did with it was push the key down and it started on the second spin.This boat don't have a hot foot yet but i will be putting one on before too long after u get used to a hot foot it is hard to go back the old lever. I don't like reving a cold engine up too high on a cold start so i will have to learn how much to open the throttle. Thanks Guys just wonder if it was me or the engine sounds like the normal.Cub48
I'd also check my spark plugs to see the last time they were changed,,,,
yea i am going over the boat and fixing all the things that that need it. The boat is in good shape but getting it like i want it will take a few weeks. Here are a few thing i want to do Replace trailer lights, Hot foot, seat on front, Service engine water pump, plugs, foot already changed, trailer bearings, straps for rods, setup gear, polish boat,These are just a few that i have to do to start with to get it like i want it. I have already put the tie downs on the rear, new boat mate engine support, Humminbird gps front and rear.put straps on batteries, Cub48
Try turning the switch to "on" THEN push in on the choke, then turn to crank. Hold choke in til engine almost dies, then release choke. This seems to work on carb motors.
Had an old Mariner I would have to crank 15-25 times when cold to keep it running. Mechanic told me to do this, worked everytime
It cranked good today i pumped the bulb tight pushed the throttle down just a little pushed in key it started right off. Had to hit the key down until it warmed a little ran great.