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BLACK SMOKE AFTER START UP

Last post 07-14-2008, 6:21 PM by Steve Kroesen. 1 replies.
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  •  07-13-2008, 10:54 PM 51007

    BLACK SMOKE AFTER START UP

    i have a 200 268 merc cruiser 5.7 carburated  with only 180 hours on engine.it will only start on second crank ,but i have noticed black smoke after start up is this normal ???

    RICK PICHETTE
    SWEET DEAL
    2000 268 CR,2005 DODGE RAM DIESEL
    SUDBURY, ONTARIO
    CRUISING THE NORTH CHANNEL
    LITTLE CURRENT/ KILLARNEY
  •  07-14-2008, 6:21 PM 51087 in reply to 51007

    Re: BLACK SMOKE AFTER START UP

    Sounds like it is time for a carb rebuild/replace.  The low hours is actually a bad thing when it comes to the carb because it is sitting so long between use allowing it to gum up and seals to dry.
    Steve Kroesen
    Apollo Beach, FL
    Kroes Nest
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