Sounds like you've got low compression on one of the cylinders. Also, these carbureted 4.3s can be slow to start after a long period of sitting. The fuel evaporates from the carb bowl over time. The electronic fuel pump is powered by the starter solenoid initially so you have to crank it for awhile to refill the float bowl. Another option is to jump low oil pressure switch to engage the electric fuel pump and prime the system prior to cranking.
The boat still runs very smooth and starts easily, wouldn't there be some rough running or something if it had low compression? The only time it takes this long to start is after sitting for 8 months.
@@aarnjamsmy 4.3lx does the same lope when turning over especially on a cold start. It has been doing that for 28 years (since new). Compression is within spec for all cylinders and has no problem pulling a 3 person tube. Some people just like raining on your parade.
What kind of propellor is on the boat. I have a aluminium Michgan i think its a standard one. But cant find which i need. Because the one i got now is to slow in planee
I have 2003 stingray 4.3 also has not been started in 4 years been sitting on lift at lake...what should I check 1st?? Batterie is dead ...boat is at my house now.. where should I start trying to get it running..ran beautifully before sitting 4 years
David Carter Your biggest problem will be bad gasoline. The best thing to do would be to siphon all the old gas out of the tank and fill it all the way up with fresh gasoline with a carb cleaner additive. Get a new battery or jump it. May need to spray starting fluid straight into carb. Once it starts let it warm up and then change the oil and filter.
Aaron JAmes one of the boat mechanics in va where we live at is saying the motor most likely is blown cause of 3 winters its sat thru...one of the freeze plugs was out
I'd hope you had water running threw it it during any startup !!! I have the same motor, and running it dry even for just moments, will tear up the lower rubber impeller water pump !!!! Btw that's the pump in the lower out drive that pumps H2o INTO the motor !!!! For all you genius's who think know everything, about boats, and knocking the guy !!! Good vid, but always ALWAYS, put a set of water muffs, or in a tank and run water through it when running motor on land !!!
You hear that clunking sound...that’s your u joints in the out drive telling you to lower it all the way when your running her....they are screwed now....
@@aarnjams Doesn't have to be. The driveshaft is connected directly to the engine and spinning all the time. The gear change happens in the lower unit.
They are great boats! Will last forever when properly stored and maintained. And for me it is stored in my garage and basic maintenance is all done by me
The annoying noise it makes is a warning that the oil pressure is low, so it will always make this noise if the ignition is in the run position and the engine is not running. This warning will also sound if the temperature gets to hot with the engine on.
Awesome Hunter 1 Nope...Obviously there is no oil pressure until the engine is running! If the engine was running and the oil pressure dropped, then there is a problem
The "beeping" is a warning tone which can indicate a number of things depending on the boat. On my model, the tone indicates one of the following: low voltage, low oil pressure, clogged filter, or engine overheating. This tone should immediately cease when the engine is started, which it does. The tone is an indication something is wrong only if it sounds when the engine is RUNNING.
1. There is absolutely no need to run the blower when the engine compartment has been sitting open, there can be no buildup of fumes. 2. The "beeping" is a warning tone which can indicate a number of things depending on the boat. On my model, the tone indicates one of the following: low voltage, low oil pressure, clogged filter, or engine overheating. This tone should immediately cease when the engine is started, which it does. The tone is an indication something is wrong only if it sounds when the engine is RUNNING. 3. I have owned this boat for over 8 years and use it regularly and have never had one problem with it. I do all the maintenance myself. 4. Do you even own a boat, or know the first thing about boating? 5. If you're going to comment on my video, please dont insult me. I posted the video to help others compare what their boats sound like and start like after storage.
@@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481 I'm glad you don't own a boat. You would be sitting at the dock for hours with the blower running and waiting for the "beeping" to stop
@@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481 I'm glad you have time to sit around and insult everyone on their youtube posts instead of trying to help people like my video was intended to do. Have a great productive day on your keyboard!
sound is heaven 😊
Excellent
sounded good and smooth
It’s a good motor. Same setup as on my Tahoe. It’s a great sounding, preforming, and long lasting motor. A great machine.
Nice video!
Sounds like you've got low compression on one of the cylinders. Also, these carbureted 4.3s can be slow to start after a long period of sitting. The fuel evaporates from the carb bowl over time. The electronic fuel pump is powered by the starter solenoid initially so you have to crank it for awhile to refill the float bowl. Another option is to jump low oil pressure switch to engage the electric fuel pump and prime the system prior to cranking.
So it’s not an accelerator pump? My 4 barrel has trouble starting at first without some starting fluid or something
The boat still runs very smooth and starts easily, wouldn't there be some rough running or something if it had low compression? The only time it takes this long to start is after sitting for 8 months.
@@aarnjamsmy 4.3lx does the same lope when turning over especially on a cold start. It has been doing that for 28 years (since new). Compression is within spec for all cylinders and has no problem pulling a 3 person tube. Some people just like raining on your parade.
@@bradlyhunt7240 yep, always ran great, easy to start and lots of power
So when pushing the button, can you accelerate the motor without putting it into gear? My last boat was a 1973 and was different.. lol. Thanks
Yes, the button allows you to operate the throttle in neutral.
Which 4.3 is in there?
How does pumping the throttle help with the first start ? Is your boat injected or gravity fed carb?
Carburetors have an accelerator pump that squirts fuel into the venturis while starting. This give the engine a little boost of fuel to catch.
What kind of propellor is on the boat. I have a aluminium Michgan i think its a standard one. But cant find which i need. Because the one i got now is to slow in planee
I'm not sure what type it is, but going from a 3 blade prop to a 4 blade made a huge difference, especially shortening the time to get out of the hole
2:48 Am I mistaken, or does the boat start even before the key is turned? just a simple audio mismatch?
Must be the audio mismatched, not sure how that happened
I have 2003 stingray 4.3 also has not been started in 4 years been sitting on lift at lake...what should I check 1st?? Batterie is dead ...boat is at my house now.. where should I start trying to get it running..ran beautifully before sitting 4 years
David Carter Your biggest problem will be bad gasoline. The best thing to do would be to siphon all the old gas out of the tank and fill it all the way up with fresh gasoline with a carb cleaner additive. Get a new battery or jump it. May need to spray starting fluid straight into carb. Once it starts let it warm up and then change the oil and filter.
Aaron JAmes one of the boat mechanics in va where we live at is saying the motor most likely is blown cause of 3 winters its sat thru...one of the freeze plugs was out
What type of battery for that engine?
I bought an interstate battery from Costco, they are the best! I keep it on a trickle charger and the batteries usually last 6 years
Don’t wear headphones!
I'd hope you had water running threw it it during any startup !!! I have the same motor, and running it dry even for just moments, will tear up the lower rubber impeller water pump !!!! Btw that's the pump in the lower out drive that pumps H2o INTO the motor !!!! For all you genius's who think know everything, about boats, and knocking the guy !!! Good vid, but always ALWAYS, put a set of water muffs, or in a tank and run water through it when running motor on land !!!
Yes, of course there were the muffs on with water, I have never even turned the motor over without them!
You can see the muffs and water flowing through it in the first few seconds of the video.
You hear that clunking sound...that’s your u joints in the out drive telling you to lower it all the way when your running her....they are screwed now....
Was never put in gear........so no
@@aarnjams Doesn't have to be. The driveshaft is connected directly to the engine and spinning all the time. The gear change happens in the lower unit.
@@montgomeryrothschild4986 I also didn't mention that it was lowered as far as it could go while on the trailer, which is in the safe operating zone
i think this sound is caused by the exhaust flappers?
What is the name of the red key I need it to turn on my boat bout I don’t have it and I need the name to buy it
AutoE 2pcs Battery Cut Off Kill Isolator Switch Spare Keys Marine Auto Boat Truck (Mini)
$6.50
Amazon.com
You can search "perko switch key replacement"
@@aarnjams Thank you
I have a 1997 Maxum
They are great boats! Will last forever when properly stored and maintained. And for me it is stored in my garage and basic maintenance is all done by me
I have mercruiser 4.3 and not have a good luck water on oil, creak on block....,
Oh no! That's not good at all, must have overheated in the past? Maybe a broken impeller?
Common on the 4.3 engines. They crack in the V of the block
hi what trailer model is that?
I'm not sure about the trailer model, it came standard with the boat when new
You half to wait for the beeping to stop
The annoying noise it makes is a warning that the oil pressure is low, so it will always make this noise if the ignition is in the run position and the engine is not running. This warning will also sound if the temperature gets to hot with the engine on.
You half to have enough oil pressure to start your boat for it to work right
Awesome Hunter 1 Nope...Obviously there is no oil pressure until the engine is running! If the engine was running and the oil pressure dropped, then there is a problem
Have.
The "beeping" is a warning tone which can indicate a number of things depending on the boat. On my model, the tone indicates one of the following: low voltage, low oil pressure, clogged filter, or engine overheating. This tone should immediately cease when the engine is started, which it does. The tone is an indication something is wrong only if it sounds when the engine is RUNNING.
Uh, dead cyl
Sounds like it when cranking but it seems to run good
Agree- no compression on 1/2 cylinders… crank crank ……waaaaaaahhhh…… crank crank……waaaaaaaahhhh
The engine wouldn't run smooth if there was no compression on 2 cylinders, would it?
@@aarnjams no it wouldn't
You can literally hear the dead cyl when cranking. And we find these all the time and people don't even notice so, it's easy to miss
You shouldn't be boating did you even run the blower? Also, you have to wait for the beeping to stop.
1. There is absolutely no need to run the blower when the engine compartment has been sitting open, there can be no buildup of fumes.
2. The "beeping" is a warning tone which can indicate a number of things depending on the boat. On my model, the tone indicates one of the following: low voltage, low oil pressure, clogged filter, or engine overheating. This tone should immediately cease when the engine is started, which it does. The tone is an indication something is wrong only if it sounds when the engine is RUNNING.
3. I have owned this boat for over 8 years and use it regularly and have never had one problem with it. I do all the maintenance myself.
4. Do you even own a boat, or know the first thing about boating?
5. If you're going to comment on my video, please dont insult me. I posted the video to help others compare what their boats sound like and start like after storage.
@@aarnjams , look at some safety videos. They all say the same thing. Even with the boat motor compartment open you should still run the blower.....
@@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481 I'm glad you don't own a boat. You would be sitting at the dock for hours with the blower running and waiting for the "beeping" to stop
@@aarnjams you truly are a moron.
@@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481 I'm glad you have time to sit around and insult everyone on their youtube posts instead of trying to help people like my video was intended to do. Have a great productive day on your keyboard!