f1ra5

Hey guys thanks for all your messages. I have a feeling I'm flooding it every single time! I tried starting her up today and had no luck! I noticed that fuel started dripping out so I'm pretty sure it is flooded. Shakey55, how did you know it was flooded? did it leak out petrol from anywhere like mine? I've uploaded a short video on youtube of my engine fuel leaking, I'm choking too much and primering too much I think??

Thanks for your reply guys! I will try turning the key while choke is on for 20 or so secs rather than just 3 or 4 secs. All juices are fresh, one thing I did notice was my standing voltage is at 12.21v

Hi All! New to boating here! I just have a question and would love your expert advice. I have a 80's 70HP evinrude engine and I seem to have a very hard time cold starting her! My procedure is have the engine tilted down fully, primer bulb until hard, raise idle all the way up, press key in for choke and try cranking for about 3 to 4 seconds then stop. Then try again. I try about 20 times then give up! It just doesnt want to start. People are saying my choke technique is wrong but I dont know what I'm doing wrong. Last time I had a guy at the boat ramp start her up for me, once shes warm, she starts fine first time every time. Just the cold start is an issue! Any advise would be greatly appreciated !!