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(Noobie here) What causes an outboard to backfire?
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<blockquote data-quote="ben2go" data-source="post: 55763" data-attributes="member: 751"><p>Could be fowled spark plug(s),bad ignition parts,ignition timing could be off, if it has adjustable timing.If,major if,the exhaust has unburnt residual fuel in it,it may back fire.Lean running condition caused by dirty carb(s).Has any work been don to the motor recently?I don't run my motor over the winter.I do drain the fuel out of the carb(s) and fuel lines.I also spray WD-40 in through the spark plug holes.I also demount my outboard and store it in my building.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ben2go, post: 55763, member: 751"] Could be fowled spark plug(s),bad ignition parts,ignition timing could be off, if it has adjustable timing.If,major if,the exhaust has unburnt residual fuel in it,it may back fire.Lean running condition caused by dirty carb(s).Has any work been don to the motor recently?I don't run my motor over the winter.I do drain the fuel out of the carb(s) and fuel lines.I also spray WD-40 in through the spark plug holes.I also demount my outboard and store it in my building. [/QUOTE]
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