Hard starting merc 115

[rcb130]

Hello,
Motor is a 1999 Merc 115ELPTO, S/n OG866225
All new filters,spark plugs.
question: How much fuel should the choke solenoid eject in a specified time, say 15 seconds? Should it be a strong steady stream?
This motor is hard to start when cold or after sitting for a week. once warmed up it starts at the touch of the key. Idle may be a bit rough.
Compression is good at 115,115,112, 115
Thanks
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[JOE54]

try this when you get bulb firm squeeze it real hard 2 times this will force fuel past the 2 booster fittings on bottom 2 cyls lots easier to crank,tilt mtr level turn key on push key in and hold spin starter should fire in about 5-10 sec ,

[rcb130]

Joe54,
Thanks for the tip. Will try it once I have carbs back on motor. Here is another one for you. When I opened the float chamber on #4 carb(lowest one) I found mostly oil and very little gas. very oily mix, i would
guess 80% or more oil. What could cause this?
Thanks
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[JOE54]

check valve bad where oil mixes with fuel at y in line before fuel pump

[rcb130]

Ok, but why only one carb getting overoiled? The other three carbs were normal.
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[JOE54]

inlet needle may been open lil letting oily fuel drain to lowest point when not running