If it starts now easily, it is flooding. Some two strokes are exceptional at doing it at the end of the run. I had one that did. Practice flooding it. Seriously. Learn how to flood it and to clear the flood. Probably the best thing I ever did as now when my lawn mowers have issues I have really got it down.Jaysen wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 3:16 pm I’m pretty sure it isn’t fuel supply. My gut tells me it is carb issue (which is fuel supply technically). I’ve been fighting a mix issue. I think the problem is that once the motor gets hot the mix problem is insurmountable. Calling a pro at this point because it’s too critical a system for me to be guessing.
To flood it choke it too long. To clear the flood, open the throttle all the way. If open throttle bore floods it, then close it, but it should not. I had an old Merc 4 that I could only stop by flooding it with the choke.
I had a Merc years ago with gears and throttle combined. If you have one of them; you must get rid of it because those cannot clear a flood quickly.
Anyhow, I think you did a fine job with the mishap. Eating that bridge wudda, mighta had the crew considering early mutiny..
Post edit...I looked at your pictures and it appears you have the throttle and gears on the tiller. I cannot tell you how much I hate that design. I had one for two days. It flooded easily and I was not able to clear a flood quickly by opening the throttle bore because the shifter won't allow it. If you cannot go to WOT when starting; ditch the motor; it is a liability. I had an 86 Merc for two days with that design. I flooded it and spent 30 minutes trying to clear the fuel. Some engines have a propensity to flood and when they do; it is a must to clear the flood condition with wot. If you can open the throttle all the way and start in neutral; the design is different. Best regards.