I have a 95 3.0L alpha one mercruiser.Just rebuilt 2BBL mercarb and it won't start,it is not getting any fuel.

Question

I've rechecked everything,do I need to put gas in float bowl or prime carb in some other way?

Answer 1

You could get a can of starting fluid, spray some in the intake and see if it starts, If it starts and dies, you have a fuel delivery problem. Could be the fuel pump, or the filter could be clogged.

Answer 2

Check to see if the float is stuck closed. It may have gotten bent or jammed. The bowl should be filling by itself. Perhaps a plugged or air blocked fuel line?

Answer 3

Is there a primer bulb in the fuel line? If not you can add one in. It probably needs primed before you start it.

Answer 4

on most mercruisers there are two fuel pumps. one inline that pumps fuel when you turn on the key. another at the engine. never use starter fluid on a marine engine in the bilge. fire hazard.