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bodeTurner

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I got a boat a few weeks ago with a Tracker 40 on it (TE40ELETB), and the seller said the he thinks the timing might be off but it seems fine from just looking at it, it will some times fire once on just gas, but will not with starting fluid, I am very new to outboard motors and don't know where to start any help is greatly appreciated.
 
bodeTurner said:
I got a boat a few weeks ago with a Tracker 40 on it (TE40ELETB), and the seller said the he thinks the timing might be off but it seems fine from just looking at it, it will some times fire once on just gas, but will not with starting fluid, I am very new to outboard motors and don't know where to start any help is greatly appreciated.
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Number 1, never fire a 2-stroke engine on starting fluid. The oil in the fuel is your only lubrication and you should be a using a squirt bottle of pre-mix fuel into the throat of the carb when trying to troubleshoot a no-start condition.

You need to go down a full check list as Racerone has suggested.
1) Does the spark jump 3/8" gap with an air gap tester?
2) Do you have the proper QL78C spark plugs installed?
3) What are your compression values?
4) Are you getting fuel to the carburetors?
5) Are you using the proper starting sequence?

Please verify all these and report back. It's possible the timing is off but you could have an issue with one these other things I've listed. Also, if the carb linkages aren't properly synchronized that can cause starting issues too.

KJ
 
Many times a motor that is in poor condition is put up for sale.----Post your actual compression test results here.----Flywheel key may be sheared.----Trouble shooting an outboard takes just minutes.----If you answer questions you may be able to avoid an expensive trip to a shop.
 
kevinj said:
Number 1, never fire a 2-stroke engine on starting fluid. The oil in the fuel is your only lubrication and you should be a using a squirt bottle of pre-mix fuel into the throat of the carb when trying to troubleshoot a no-start condition.

You need to go down a full check list as Racerone has suggested.
1) Does the spark jump 3/8" gap with an air gap tester?
2) Do you have the proper QL78C spark plugs installed?
3) What are your compression values?
4) Are you getting fuel to the carburetors?
5) Are you using the proper starting sequence?

Please verify all these and report back. It's possible the timing is off but you could have an issue with one these other things I've listed. Also, if the carb linkages aren't properly synchronized that can cause starting issues too.

KJ
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Spark looks good
Sparkplugs are correct
Top cylinder is 120 psi bottom is 60 psi
This carburetor seem to be getting fuel
It should be the right starting sequence
Could it be because of the compression on that bottom cylinder?
 
Take the cylinder head off NOW.----It is a blown head gasket , or motor needs to come apart for major work.----See post #4
 
racerone said:
Head gasket is $58.55---Just a few bolts.-----Read post #7 carefully.
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I got all the head bolts but on the lower side of the head there's 2 cylinders that are going out and in to the housing preventing me from removing it, they almost look to be motor mounts. what would the step be after removing the head bolts
 
racerone said:
Not sure what the issue is for you.-----It is simple to remove the cylinder head on this motor.
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I got it had to remove the lower housing it was connected to the head, looks like the motor blew up, chunks out of the head sidewall and pistons, I am going to start looking for a used motor, thank you all for the help.
 
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