Starting Problem Volvo Penta 4.3GL

[John Strouken]

This question about a VP4.3GL.
today put my searay 1900 LRS in the water, before I did a testrun while on the trailer.
This is my problem, hope somebody can help. At first the engine cranked, battery fully loaded. Did not start.
I checked the fuel pump, there was fuel to the Carb.
Fuel filter inlet carb was clean. Poured som gasoline into the top of the carb, started immediatelly, kept running for more the 45 minutes....(Idle and higher revs, also while in gear, back and forward)
After shutting down the engine, I tried to start again..... the engine cranked but did not start. Poured in some gas at the top again.... cranked and started in a second.... kept running quit a while ( so.... more then I poured in)
I let it run for more than half an hour....... after put off the ignition...... cranked.... but..... Nope, no start?
After putting in the water I was forced to pull her to my place....not a good start for the season
getting little desperate ....so .... Anyone?

PS: Administrator please advice if in wrong forum, thanx
PPS: the boat is stored in a warmed upp storage over winter.

 

[Bt Doctur]

are you working the throttle lever before cranking
there not like a FI auto where you just turn the key

 

[John Strouken]

Aha.... I thought it was some kind of ferrari
But yes.... I played with almost everything to get it going, but it is as described in my first message.