Engine hadn't been used for a few weeks and last weekend the Admiral and I finally made some time for a weekend sail. Temps were mild (maybe 65 degrees) and it took several tries to get her going. When it finally caught, it sounded like it started on one cylinder then the other caught within a couple of seconds. Later in the day it started promptly. It has behaved this way occasionally in the past - worse the cooler it gets but alawys fires quickly when used later in the day. Engine has pretty low hours (I'd guess ~200 hr) and fresh fuel filters and doesn't burn oil enough to notice between changes - once a year.
Edit: Forgot to add that the lift pump and all associated washers were replaced along with both fuel filters very recently. That stopped the fuel weeping issue I had (love the dry catch pan!)
Ideas as to why she won't crank after say 3-5 seconds? Two things I've read in here are air leakage and low compression. I guess either one could be the culprit but I doubt there is air getting in the system; it seems to be problematic only when it is ~60 or cooler. Any other ideas?
Edit: Forgot to add that the lift pump and all associated washers were replaced along with both fuel filters very recently. That stopped the fuel weeping issue I had (love the dry catch pan!)
Ideas as to why she won't crank after say 3-5 seconds? Two things I've read in here are air leakage and low compression. I guess either one could be the culprit but I doubt there is air getting in the system; it seems to be problematic only when it is ~60 or cooler. Any other ideas?
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