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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

RICK PICHETTE
Joined on 09-21-2006
Canada
Posts 123

BLACK SMOKE AFTER START UP

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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

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07-14-2008, 6:21 PM 51087 in reply to 51007

Steve Kroesen
Joined on 06-20-2006
USA
Posts 840

Re: BLACK SMOKE AFTER START UP

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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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