Engine hard to start

Crazykidd · 05-31-06, 01:55 PM

I have a 1996 Johnson and for some reason now it is hard to start when the boat has sitting for a couple of hours. Everymorning I took it out this weekend it took almost 10 to 15 minutes to start. What could the problem be?

Christopherkeene9 · 05-31-06, 07:07 PM

Are you possibly choking it every time??

bassintom · 05-31-06, 07:30 PM

this should be posted under bass boats and trailers...

Crazykidd · 06-01-06, 08:12 AM

Sorry I will move it but thanks for your help

bassbooger · 06-01-06, 10:38 AM

My buddy had the same problem with his motor. When it was cold it would take 10-20 minutes before it would take hold and actually stay cranked. We tried giving it tune ups and changing the fuel pump with no luck. He finally changed out the battery and now he has no problem at all. The battery he had must have had enough charge to turn it over, but not enough juice to give it that kick that it needed. Try using a newer battery and see how it does then.

1FASTLASER · 06-06-06, 06:44 AM

Crazy

Just following up on your problem. Did ya get her figure out or are u still having problems. Let us know if we can be any more help.

Crazykidd · 06-12-06, 01:23 PM

I sure did there was a wiring short on the ignition switch, thanks for all your help

05-31-06, 01:55 PM	#1
Crazykidd BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 101	Engine hard to start I have a 1996 Johnson and for some reason now it is hard to start when the boat has sitting for a couple of hours. Everymorning I took it out this weekend it took almost 10 to 15 minutes to start. What could the problem be?

05-31-06, 07:30 PM	#3
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	this should be posted under bass boats and trailers... __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

06-01-06, 10:38 AM	#5
bassbooger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, NC Posts: 316	My buddy had the same problem with his motor. When it was cold it would take 10-20 minutes before it would take hold and actually stay cranked. We tried giving it tune ups and changing the fuel pump with no luck. He finally changed out the battery and now he has no problem at all. The battery he had must have had enough charge to turn it over, but not enough juice to give it that kick that it needed. Try using a newer battery and see how it does then. __________________ cast, reel, cast!!! Repeat if necessary!! Dallas, NC

06-06-06, 06:44 AM	#6
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Crazy Just following up on your problem. Did ya get her figure out or are u still having problems. Let us know if we can be any more help. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

05-31-06, 07:07 PM	#2
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Are you possibly choking it every time??

06-01-06, 08:12 AM	#4
Crazykidd BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 101	Sorry I will move it but thanks for your help

06-12-06, 01:23 PM	#7
Crazykidd BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 101	I sure did there was a wiring short on the ignition switch, thanks for all your help

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