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Snapper
 
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| I am wanting to buy the above project boat from a guy. The boat and motor are 1992 model, and has been sitting outdoors not ran in probably 4 years. But it ran fine the day it was parked (4 years ago) The guy I am buying from is very trustworthy... He said that he disconnected the gas line to the engine, and hooked up a good battery to the motor and it started. It didnt turn over, but he didnt try either. What do you guys think the chances that the motor will start fine with a cleaned fuel tank & lines with fresh gas? The motor looks good under the cowling. Without looking or listening to the motor, what would you all guess some possible problems could be with it?
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Compression check first. I would recommend lubricating the cylinders before spinning it over doing the check. There is a good possibility that it will run ok depending on what was done to lay it up 4 years ago. You may have to clean the carbs also. I would recommend changing the water pump and gearlube also.
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| According to NADA Triton did not start production of any boats until 1997. They did not start production of the aluminum 170 until 2003. Are you sure about the manufacturer, year, and model?
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He said that he disconnected the gas line to the engine, and hooked up a good battery to the motor and it started. It didnt turn over, but he didnt try either.
That doesn't even make sense.
Cranking = turning over
Started = running
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whalersailor (10/16/2008)
According to NADA Triton did not start production of any boats until 1997. They did not start production of the aluminum 170 until 2003. Are you sure about the manufacturer, year, and model?Yeah what you say makes sense... I'll look into it. But I guess what boat it is really is irrelevant since it is a motor question.  X-Shark (10/16/2008)That doesn't even make sense.
Cranking = turning over
Started = running I am sorry my terminology is not up to your standards... I am pretty sure you knew what I meant. The first reply to my post understood what I was asking...
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Thanks for the info X. I guess I've always thought that Start/Crank we're the same until the motor "turned over". Oh well no big deal... just thought you were being mean  But all is good.
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Why would you think I'm being mean? Frustrated some times , due to lack of info. 
The only one that thinks that way is WWW.Fishing. 
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I guess I was being sensitive... Whats the best thing to clean a Marine Carb with?
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Carburetor Cleaner after disassembly.
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