Engine turns over but won't start

fcanovac

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Jun 14, 2010
14
Tampa, FL
Boat Info
2000 Sea Ray 210 Signature
Engines
5.0L Mercruiser w/ Alpha Drive
Hello, I hope everyone had a better weekend on the water then I did, well, I really didn't make it to the water at all...
Friday afternoon I tried starting her up but she wouldn't turn over at all, it turned out to be the starter.
Now she turns over but will not start.
What would be some of the things I need to start looking at, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks....
 
first i'd look at what might have been knocked loose or was intentionally disconnected while the starter was being replaced, then i'd go after...

1. fuel, if you have a valve, is it open? Do you have plenty of gas?
2. spark, do you have power getting to the plugs?

assuming it ran before you replaced the starter.
 
Make sure the key system is working. One service company I had do work on my boat could not start one engine. The main key in the electric pannel was off.
 
If you have a kill switch make sure it's fully in the on position. Mine once was moved just enough to not allow the engine to start although it appeared to be in the on position. The engine would crank but not start.
 

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