Hard Starting Ficht

[ranger_391]

I have a '99 200hp Evinrude Ficht that will not start unless I turn the key (don't crank), wait, repeat 2-3 times, then crank. It's like it takes forever for fuel to get there.

I pump the bulb up hard with no difference.

Fuel pump?, fuel filter?, clogged injector(s)?

Any ideas,

Thanks,

Scott....
Chetek, Wi
ranger_391@charter.net

[RUSTY63]

Welcome to the BBC.

This may sound a bit off track but, when was the last time you changed the spark plugs?

[ranger_391]

I thought about the plugs, so I just changed them this week before a trip to Texas. It definitly was due, and did idle much smoother, but no difference in starting.

Scott...
Chetek, WI

[MigAz]

How about the fuse for the injectors located near the EMM? Did you check that?

[ranger_391]

Didn't even know there was one.

The motor idles and runs great, so I assume it has to be something that is common for all cylinders.

Scott....
Chetek, WI

[RUSTY63]

Ok, when you turn the key on do you hear the fuel pump run?

[SEAHORSE]

You should put a fuel pressure gauge on the "tire valve fitting" and make sure it goes up to about 25# when you turn the key on and holds about 15-20# with the key off.

[RUSTY63]

I was getting to that part.

[ranger_391]

Yes, the pump runs slightly longer then the system check (sequence of lights and horn). I am assuming I am letting the fuel pump 2-3 times to get enough fuel.


Scott....
Chetek, WI

[ranger_391]

Thanks guys. Is there just one fuel pump?

Scott....
Chetek, WI

[RUSTY63]

Now follow Seahorse's test and see what the fuel pressure is.

Yes one pump.

[ranger_391]

Thanks again for the help. It will be a while until I can test it. I just returned from a Lake Fork trip, and here in Northern Wisconsin, winter is still going pretty good. Another foot of snow last night that I had to plow before I could pull the boat into the garage!

Scott...
Chetek, WI

[SEAHORSE]

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Don't be so d^mn touchy, we were typing at the same time, you a-hole!!!

[Bassmeister]

a-hole, who's touchy now????

[RUSTY63]

Man, anyone reading our post cannot tell we really like each other Seahorse.......

[SEAHORSE]

Hey, we got them going, didn't we?????

[ChampioNman]

I'm glad I was tearing carbs of a XP-200 and didn't get a chance to play ! CM

[Bassmeister]

HUH Ya ain't got nobody yet!!!

[Bassmeister]

I'ma goin fishin dis mornin' so's I'll letyou guys figure who's covering who's azz!@!!!! CYA!!!