5hp outboard starting problem

[lunkertaker]

Originally Posted by JOHN D

i have a 2 cycle 5hp force outboard that i had recently gotten fixed for a shifting problem. the guy did a great job but when i got it back, starting it became a problem. when i let it sit and start it, it fires rite up, but once i turn it off ant try to turn it back on again, it just dosent start. this concerns me because before i brought it in, it would fire up on the first pull every time. does anybody know what this could be?

Without knowing what the "shifting problem" was folks may need additional info to potentially help. Starting problems often tend to be carb-related and it sounds like you may be getting flooded with gas or no spark at the plugs? Your problem may be unrelated to the initial fix by the Guy in LI???

I completely rebuilt my OB Johnson 5 1/2 HP motor (1956-in the water 9 years before I was even born) 17 years ago and it still purrs like a kitten. When ya gotta a good one they are like a Timex...they keep on ticking