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40cpe · 10-17-2016, 08:52 PM

Maybe you have done this: Re-check the plug wires for correct firing order. Recheck your initial timing and mark the position. Move the timing a little each way and see if it has any effect.

Getting fuel? Spray carb cleaner down the carbs, crank over.

It takes fuel, compression, and correctly timed ignition to run. If the other s fail, check compression. I doubt compression is the issue, though.

10-17-2016, 08:52 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,161	Re: 50 Merc won't start Maybe you have done this: Re-check the plug wires for correct firing order. Recheck your initial timing and mark the position. Move the timing a little each way and see if it has any effect. Getting fuel? Spray carb cleaner down the carbs, crank over. It takes fuel, compression, and correctly timed ignition to run. If the other s fail, check compression. I doubt compression is the issue, though.