Started, but did I fix it???
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Topic: Started, but did I fix it???
Posted By: Link
Subject: Started, but did I fix it???
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 12:40pm
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Last week I got the boat ready for the upcoming year (’89 Sport). I tuned it up with a new distributor cap, points, rotor, condenser, hoses, impeller, changed the fluids, etc. Took it out for a spin, ran great.
My speedometer was not working, so I got under the dash to tinker with it. I don’t fit so good, so I decided to tackle it another day. Took the boat out, it ran great. Got back to the dock, loaded the family up for a ride and when I turned the key – nothing. I had 12v at the battery and at one side of the starter relay. Turned the key to test the other side of the relay and got no voltage. Replaced the relay, but still nothing. Figured I would check for voltage on the ignition switch…had voltage at Bat, Acc, St, but none at Ig post. Thought I should check for voltage at the Ig post while the key was turned (could be off base here), but before I could, I turned the key and if fired right up. Problem solved, or is it? I am on some thin ice mechanically and way past my abilities, so please excuse any dumb questions. Could it have been as simple as a loose wire of bad connection on the ignition? That seems logical, but somehow I doubt the wiring is that fickle. This was the first and only time this happened, so I don’t know if it is fixed or if I just got lucky. As always, everyone’s help is greatly appreciated! ------------- 1989 Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 1:03pm
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Bring it to SJRR 2012, we may use your boat for a training seminar..32 days and counting.....Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 1:40pm
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Hey Link, very well could be a loose connection. Especially if you had been under the dash. Check the connections on the back of the ignition switch and your ground. Make sure they are secure. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Link
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 2:00pm
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Thanks.
I figured that the loose wire idea might just be wishful thinking on my part. What about the voltage? I didn't think to do it at the time, but should I pull it out of the dash and check for voltage at the post with the key turned? I was on my way to doing that when it suddenly cranked. I didn't think to check it after the fact. BTW, Jim...my uncle who was visiting from Alpharetta was absolutely no help! The mechanics from that side of the family live in Myrtle Beach!  ------------- 1989 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 2:06pm
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Link,
Disconnect the power to the key switch and then take the Ohm meter to it. Wiggle the key in each position and see what the corresponding terminal reads. If there is a bad contact, it will show up in Ohms. Each should show a near zero reading. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Link
Date Posted: February-20-2012 at 2:27pm
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Thanks, Pete.
I guess the continuity test is the way to go to see if there is a bad wire. Great advice (as always). My thought was that if there was no voltage with the key turned, it would indicate a bad wire/ignition. Sort of the same thing, I guess? I’ll give your method a try when I get back to the boat this week. ------------- 1989 Sport Nautique |