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    300/440/550 Need help 550. Starter working, has spark but will not startup.

    Thanks for all the pointers. I read the article which helped understand how the carb was designed. Used some starter fluid and reset the carb and got it fired up (using a higher idle). Did this out of water so I didn't continue much as I need to get it into the water. Is there someway to...
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    300/440/550 Need help 550. Starter working, has spark but will not startup.

    Thanks for the help. I'll check the doc. Spark seemed to be good. How can I check the spark further? Battery is fully charged.
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    300/440/550 Need help 550. Starter working, has spark but will not startup.

    Anyone? How do you set the carb screws to stock settings? Do you screw them in all the way an then loosen to the stock positions? Could I have missed a wire connection on ebox that would cause it to turn and spark but not spark at the right time?
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    300/440/550 Need help 550. Starter working, has spark but will not startup.

    Here is the story - Had problem with clicking and no start. Tested voltmeter at starter cable and decided to replace solenoid. Good news is now the engine is turning and has spark but it won't startup. Before I had the problem with the solenoid the ski would startup first try but only run for a...
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