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Main Message Board / Re: 2 M25XP Starting questions
« on: May 04, 2023, 07:54:35 PM »Also, make sure that shutdown T bar is pushed down fully, I was scratching my head for hours, why engine doesn't start....lesson learned.
Great tip. While troubleshooting, I ensured the handle was in the correct position and confirmed the linkage was returning fully as well.
Also remember if you let the engine turn over for more than 30 seconds or so you can be pumping raw water into the engine via the muffler system. If you crank for a while you have to drain the muffler or you'll have really big problems.
I will double check this, however we didn't crank on her too long, was afraid to kill the battery. I will check the muffler when I get back tot he boat this weekend before moving forward though!
Stf : When asking about "not starting" identify engine cranks , but will not start!! I assume that the your engine turns over (cranks)?? Sounds to me like a fuel problem! Also check your Racor filter bowel for WATER!!
Not too sure about your wire question as the addition of a solenoid has nothing to do with the starter or starting battery. Follow Capt Als instructions!!
I always keep my bleed valve cracked at about 1/4 turn ON so I have a "self bleeding" fuel system.
The solenoid mod ensures efficient glow plug performance, and seeing as how I didn't feel a ton of heat coming from them, I might as well do the mod.
Thanks for the information on the bleed screw!