1995 Sportster starting problem

[Mick T]

Hi all! I have a 1995 Sportster. Boat cranks but will not start. No power to beeper or gauges. New battery, good spark, getting fuel, fuses are okay. Not sure if it is the MPEM. Checked everything listed in the manual under troubleshooting. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rusty nail]

check compression. a good motor should have 145 psi per cylinder

 

[alainm]

Did it suddenly start doing this or was the boat sitting for a while?
If the compression is OK then try spraying fuel directly in the carbs, you might have a carb problem.

 

[Mick T]

check compression. a good motor should have 145 psi per cylinder

I checked the compression, it’s good. Thanks for replying.

 

[Mick T]

Did it suddenly start doing this or was the boat sitting for a while?
If the compression is OK then try spraying fuel directly in the carbs, you might have a carb problem.

The boat sat for a year before I bought it. Sprayed starting fluid in the intake and it started. Just ordered a carb rebuild kit. Thanks!

 

[alainm]

Did you buy a back to OEM or just a plain old rebuild kit? if you got a plain kit you might have more problems after you rebuild your carbs, get a back to OEM and end your troubles.