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rdana 
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 Topic: What is this part called??Posted: November-04-2009 at 5:20pm |
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What is the Motorola box that sits next to the re-set button above the solonoid called?? It has a violet (hot) wire going to it,and three others coming from it. Thanks for any info.
Bob in Wichita. |
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Posted: November-04-2009 at 5:22pm |
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OOPS! I am working on a 83 Ski Nautique,running a 315 Ford. We are having a starting problem.Thanks again.
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Posted: November-04-2009 at 5:36pm |
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That would be your voltage regulator.
Welcome! If you can accurately describe your problem, there are many here who can help troubleshoot. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-04-2009 at 7:21pm |
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Bob,
Welcome to CCfan. Just as Tim (TRBeng) mentioned, we have lots here on the site that can help you out but more info is needed. Number one is when you state it won't start, do you mean the engine won't crank/turn over with the starter or it won't fire up/run? |
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tullfooter
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Posted: November-04-2009 at 7:40pm |
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It's the fetser valve. What you need is some gauze pads and 3-in-1 oil.
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Play hard, life's not a trial run.
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 8:21am |
And ball bearings...it's all ball bearings now. |
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tullfooter
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 11:58am |
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Good call Fletch!
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Play hard, life's not a trial run.
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 12:58pm |
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Will a board strecher work on that part?
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 6:19pm |
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Ya need an over-size allen wrench, if your going to remove the fester valve.
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 6:55pm |
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Come on guys!! You're going to give Bob the wrong impression!
Bob, Don't worry about the above comments. We do still need a better description of whats going on with the no start problem. |
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Posted: November-05-2009 at 10:22pm |
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Sorry Bob, sometimes being a but head is just fun. Welcome to a GREAT web site.Have you looked at the referance section it's GRRRREAT.
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 4:37pm |
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Talk about a lively site,this is great. I have a 83 with a 351 commander engine. We have owned the boat for 22 years.We were going to winterize it,when the problem occured. The battery had been removed and charged,and as soon as it was connected the starter began turning over the engine and the egnition switch was off. We had to take the batt cable off to shut her down. I thought it was a bad switch so I replaced it,tested the battery and it was ok.I had the starter checked out and it also is fine.the only thing that has not been changed out or tested it the regulator and the resistor... any thoughts..Thanks Bob
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 5:28pm |
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Bob,
Check out your other post "no start" Get a volt/ohm meter and start doing the recommended checks. If the engine turns over without any power to the solenoids coil, then the contacts inside are welded together. This will happen with a weak battery and or bad battery cables/connections. How did you test the battery? The only true way is to load test it. That's a specific meter. The voltage regulator and the ballast resistor have nothing to do with the problem you describe. |
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 5:39pm |
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Pete thanks for the quick reply. I have bought a new battery and marine solenoid,and as I said a new switch. now I have power to the starter,but nothing to the coil??? Ihave not replaced the regulator or the resistor. What now? Thanks Bob
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Posted: November-09-2009 at 8:58am |
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Bob,
Did you confirm you are getting power from the ignition switch to the ballast resistor. If you are, but then nothing to the coil, then test the resistor. |
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Posted: November-09-2009 at 11:22am |
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Pete There is power to the resistor,but not to the coil. with the power on the resistor gets very hot.??
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Posted: November-09-2009 at 12:28pm |
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Bob,
The resistors will get hot and the reason they are a ceramic type. Did you ever get a volt/ohm meter? It's really needed to check the resistor. There should be a ohm value printed on it so by disconnecting the wiring you can check the resistance. Volts should be around 9 on the output side. |
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Posted: November-23-2009 at 11:51am |
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Pete: I want to thank you for the advise on my starting problem. The low battery caused the solenoid to stick,allowing thr engine to turn over with the ignition off. We replaced the battery,solenoid and ballast resistor....she started on the first try.Thanks again Bob in Wichita..
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