Went out on lake two days in a row. No trouble at all and started motor four different times. Next day go miles down the other side of lake and know it is about time to fill tank (Mercury 2.5 built in gas tank). Shut it off, fill tank and it never started again! Start heading back with troller and one battery... called someone to haul us the rest of the way back after a couple of hours. Get back then can start motor. Do not know what is going on. Cold start is always easier.
I had a similar problem a few years ago with one 120 hp engine. Dirty gasoline, a lot of oil, old spark plugs blocked the spark. Cold engine started easier
Just clean the plugs, fouled plugs are a symptom of other issues, usually running rich (too much gas or not enough air) get that sorted out or changing plugs will be your new part time job
I have an old 2.5 hp gamefish. I have spark, air and fuel but I still can’t get it to fire. What else can I do. Also the recoil broke so I have to hand wrap and pull. Not sure of the rotation when pulling cord. Any suggestions.
Right now i am stuck at the same problem with my suzuki engine.. i've got spark and fuel and air but wont start at no cost,hava you figured out your problem?
This is just like in the opening of piranha where the old dude name Matt Boyd tried to pull on his motor boat but it wouldn’t start turning on as he tried to escape from the turning water in the lake then got killed by piranhas
we changed the spark plugs like 2 weeks ago, worked great afterwards. then i put the engine back on today, and nothing. no starting signs at all. what do you think is wrong?
@@adventure_guide I’m having this same problem except mine does sound like it wants to start, I have a 25hp oil injected crank start only, the spark plugs are basically brand new but I’m wondering if they need to be replaced again or what may be the cause.
@@captainchad8933 I think spark plugs are OK. Did you try to use start spray? Also maybe carburetor should be cleaned. Set the leveler to full gas. Try with different choke positions
@@adventure_guide it’s actually starting just fine now, however I put the motor on my boat and it will not get on a plane/slide it will go forward but won’t go any faster
Adventure Guide mine is doing the same thing as the previous comment. I put in some fresh spark plugs, put new oil in the lower unit and ran some seafoam through it
Adventure Guide mine is a really old motor. 1962 Elgin. It doesn’t have a temperature sensor. I just ran some seafoam through it and put in brand new spark plugs and it seems to be doing better. We’ll see
Using Slip Joint pliers held backwards should be a good indication you don't know what you're doing. Spraying starting Fluid (ether) in a 2-stroke confirms it
I useded starting fluid spray recommended for 2 stroke engines. My engine didnt start and now it runs without problems. This video gives some easy tips how to fix common engine starting troubles. If you do not like the video, do not watch.
@@adventure_guide Don't worry about it man, some people get most of their pleasure from sitting at a computer and putting other people down. They don't have much else going on in their lives. Great video, thanks for the info!
Spark plugs are one of the cheapest things you can easily replace. I recommend changing them every season. For spark plugs I paid about $8. Imagine, you saved $8 and your engine doesn't start in the middle of a large lake, and there are some miles to go the coast. Will you be proud that you saved $8?
@@adventure_guideI think you missed the point, also changing spark plugs every season is unnecessary unless you're putting 100s of hours at low speed on a 2 stroke.
Step by step troubleshooting the engine to start? Really, this video would be better titled listening to some monotonous music, and I won't speak a word so you can concentrate on my rubbish non tutorial!!
Thank you very much for this clip. You don’t know how much time and worries you saved me. Rock on.
I really enjoyed this! My old 9.8 and I appreciate you sharing this video.
You use pliers on the spark plugs? Really! Don't use pliers on spark plugs. Use a 13/16 deep socket.
That Made Me Cringe To See Pliers Used For Spark Plugs, But Overall Nice Video
With that music i was waiting for eddie murphy to walk up to you and go, "Phil!!"
Went out on lake two days in a row. No trouble at all and started motor four different times. Next day go miles down the other side of lake and know it is about time to fill tank (Mercury 2.5 built in gas tank). Shut it off, fill tank and it never started again! Start heading back with troller and one battery... called someone to haul us the rest of the way back after a couple of hours. Get back then can start motor. Do not know what is going on. Cold start is always easier.
I had a similar problem a few years ago with one 120 hp engine. Dirty gasoline, a lot of oil, old spark plugs blocked the spark. Cold engine started easier
Just clean the plugs, fouled plugs are a symptom of other issues, usually running rich (too much gas or not enough air) get that sorted out or changing plugs will be your new part time job
My 73 50 horse Johnson is getting gas to carbs but I pulled the plugs and they are bone dry and I'm not getting spark my first boat so I'm Lost
I got it was a bare wire
I like this man plz put many vedios about the Yamaha engine thank u for give this vedios
I have an old 2.5 hp gamefish. I have spark, air and fuel but I still can’t get it to fire. What else can I do. Also the recoil broke so I have to hand wrap and pull. Not sure of the rotation when pulling cord. Any suggestions.
Right now i am stuck at the same problem with my suzuki engine.. i've got spark and fuel and air but wont start at no cost,hava you figured out your problem?
@@WhiteThunder1296 no I gave up on it. Also I have good compression so that is not the problem.
Nice video-and music lol
I can't even do that with my outboard motor. Siezed maybe?
I know this video was a long time ago, but I just got this motor for my boat and it doesn't start. Where do you get spark plugs from?
ebay
@@adventure_guide thanks
Or... take your old plugs into most any AUTO parts store and they'll give you replacements.
I am not able to pull start while tiller is out of neutral
Kindly use proper tools for removing spark plugs. The rest is great!
This is just like in the opening of piranha where the old dude name Matt Boyd tried to pull on his motor boat but it wouldn’t start turning on as he tried to escape from the turning water in the lake then got killed by piranhas
Honestly a pair of multi grips to remove spark plug and then starting fluid to start it
Always remove the prop when running an outbound in a bucket!
we changed the spark plugs like 2 weeks ago, worked great afterwards. then i put the engine back on today, and nothing. no starting signs at all. what do you think is wrong?
I would check the spark, when it is plugged out. Don't forget the ground connection
@@adventure_guide I’m having this same problem except mine does sound like it wants to start, I have a 25hp oil injected crank start only, the spark plugs are basically brand new but I’m wondering if they need to be replaced again or what may be the cause.
@@captainchad8933 I think spark plugs are OK. Did you try to use start spray? Also maybe carburetor should be cleaned. Set the leveler to full gas. Try with different choke positions
@@adventure_guide it’s actually starting just fine now, however I put the motor on my boat and it will not get on a plane/slide it will go forward but won’t go any faster
@@captainchad8933 the next step is to measure the compression
My 8 hp johnson only runs after 30 minutes of pulling, any suggestions?
I would replace all filters and clean carburetor
I gotta ‘72 Johnson 4 hp that won’t stay running. It starts, goes a little ways, just quits. ????
Lost me soon as you used multi grips. What happened to spark plug socket spanners?
I don't remember exactly, but maybe there was not enough space for the socket spanners
Thank you
07 Yamaha 15 hp not firing
What if that doesn't work then what I gave the same e act motor you do in this video
sorry, I didn't understand you
I have the same motor mine is a 1965 though I figured out it was the points sorry for that auto correct can be really annoying
Mine run at when I leave the dock. 30 min later I shut the engine off for swimming and it won’t start back up? Any clues?
There is a lot of causes for that behavior. Did you tried to change the spark plugs?
Adventure Guide mine is doing the same thing as the previous comment. I put in some fresh spark plugs, put new oil in the lower unit and ran some seafoam through it
@@30secondswithDan has the engine temperature sensor, that blocks starting?
Adventure Guide mine is a really old motor. 1962 Elgin. It doesn’t have a temperature sensor. I just ran some seafoam through it and put in brand new spark plugs and it seems to be doing better. We’ll see
Ours does the same thing. It is a pretty new engine with 100 hours in it
Could you make a video for replacing the Pull Cord. Thank you!
Using Slip Joint pliers held backwards should be a good indication you don't know what you're doing. Spraying starting Fluid (ether) in a 2-stroke confirms it
I useded starting fluid spray recommended for 2 stroke engines. My engine didnt start and now it runs without problems. This video gives some easy tips how to fix common engine starting troubles. If you do not like the video, do not watch.
Exactly!!!
I was thinking the same thing lulz
It is important how to hold the pipe wrench, if you use it for pipes. I used it to unscrew the spark plug, because there was not enough space around.
@@adventure_guide Don't worry about it man, some people get most of their pleasure from sitting at a computer and putting other people down. They don't have much else going on in their lives. Great video, thanks for the info!
Who the heck would use a pair of channel lock pliers to take out a spark plug?
Great video. Thought I was watching 70's porn! Lol
Lost me as soon as you used the multi grips backwards.
I don't remember exactly, but maybe there was not enough space for the socket spanners
Adventure Guide what has that got to do with using the multis backwards?
@@phillipcharles8297 As I said, there was not enough space around the plug
Simple.thanks
You say the engine needs three things to run, spark, air and fuel.....you also need compression!
Which is AIR
It needs compression too!
Stfu
Spark Plug Removal With Water-Pump Pliers ! ?
= OWCH !
Buy a Plug Socket ✔
The real question is...did u check spark before changing the spark plugs?? People waste 10ish bucks on that when it might not be the problem
Spark plugs are one of the cheapest things you can easily replace. I recommend changing them every season. For spark plugs I paid about $8. Imagine, you saved $8 and your engine doesn't start in the middle of a large lake, and there are some miles to go the coast. Will you be proud that you saved $8?
@@adventure_guideI think you missed the point, also changing spark plugs every season is unnecessary unless you're putting 100s of hours at low speed on a 2 stroke.
Thumbs up for the funky ass music
Anybody pulling plugs with a pair of pliers in a hack I’m out
It didn't seem to be pumping water
Step by step troubleshooting the engine to start? Really, this video would be better titled listening to some monotonous music, and I won't speak a word so you can concentrate on my rubbish non tutorial!!
The music ruin everything
Let me know please what kind of music you would like to hear. Thank you.
You don't use players to take out spark plugs
annoying noise in background!!!!!!!!1
Annoying music.
Video was useless I’m on the water