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    2018 pro xs 250 2 stroke cranks but won’t start

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    Last edited by Bt21; 03-19-2025 at 07:44 PM.
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    need a fuel press test please with correct gages may have split seal on top of HP pump = low fuel press or torn diaphragms in rail ,BT theres alot more info in the 3.0L forum on your engine 2 more down the list
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    #3
    Moving your post to the correct (3L) Forum for you.


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    Back in action. Honestly have no idea what the deal was. I installed a primer bulb last night and then today I pulled a spark plug to test spark and it fired up on 5 cylinders. Put the spark plug back in and it fired up. Don’t know if it was a fuel issue or just a hiccup
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    It was the debil...

  6. Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
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    Or the lanyard, weak battery, etc.


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