My Dad and I just purchased a used pleasure craft with a
Merc1150 engine. We tried to start the engine today, but the battery
in the boat was low. It didn't have enough power to really crank the
engine. The question I have, though, is would it be a problem to
shoot a bit of ether in one of the three carburetors on the engine to
give it a kick? And if the engine can handle a shot of ether which
carburetor should I apply the ether to?
Also, are there any additives that should be put in the gas
mixture that will help the engine with cleaning or operation? I have
been looking for an operators manual online, but even if I find an
inexpensive copy, it will take a few days to arrive. We need to
determine if the engine is going to run in the next day or two in
order to return the engine if it is nonfunctional. Thanks.

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Founder of the Gazite City Gate Restoration Society wrote:
My Dad and I just purchased a used pleasure craft with a
Merc1150 engine. We tried to start the engine today, but the battery
in the boat was low. It didn't have enough power to really crank the
engine. The question I have, though, is would it be a problem to
shoot a bit of ether in one of the three carburetors on the engine to
give it a kick? And if the engine can handle a shot of ether which
carburetor should I apply the ether to?
Also, are there any additives that should be put in the gas
mixture that will help the engine with cleaning or operation? I have
been looking for an operators manual online, but even if I find an
inexpensive copy, it will take a few days to arrive. We need to
determine if the engine is going to run in the next day or two in
order to return the engine if it is nonfunctional. Thanks.

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Start with a fully charged battery, and resist the temptation to shoot
ether into the engine.
The ether can cause pre-ignition, and blow a hole right through the top
of your piston. If you can't start the engine the last week of April
without ether- you've got a problem.

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Founder of the Gazite City Gate Restoration Society wrote:
My Dad and I just purchased a used pleasure craft with a
Merc1150 engine. We tried to start the engine today, but the battery
in the boat was low. It didn't have enough power to really crank the
engine. The question I have, though, is would it be a problem to
shoot a bit of ether in one of the three carburetors on the engine to
give it a kick? And if the engine can handle a shot of ether which
carburetor should I apply the ether to?
Also, are there any additives that should be put in the gas
mixture that will help the engine with cleaning or operation? I have
been looking for an operators manual online, but even if I find an
inexpensive copy, it will take a few days to arrive. We need to
determine if the engine is going to run in the next day or two in
order to return the engine if it is nonfunctional. Thanks.

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Start with a fully charged battery, and resist the temptation to shoot
ether into the engine.
The ether can cause pre-ignition, and blow a hole right through the top
of your piston. If you can't start the engine the last week of April
without ether- you've got a problem.

Thanks.

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