1990 Ski Nautique (PCM 351W) Died and won't crank
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Topic: 1990 Ski Nautique (PCM 351W) Died and won't crank
Posted By: calebcl
Subject: 1990 Ski Nautique (PCM 351W) Died and won't crank
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 7:02pm
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Hi all, I have a 1990 Ski Nautique, everything was running perfect out on the water today, and we had stopped to switch out skiers, boat was idling when it just cut out. We turned the key with no luck, it turned over, but would not crank. Thinking we had simply run out of gas, we found someone to tow us back to the dock. We trailered the boat and went and got some gas, came back to the lake to discover that now the boat won't even turn over. No idea what would cause it to shut off at random, then not even turn over..any ideas??? I'm totally stumped... Thanks!! ------------- Caleb |
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Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 7:38pm
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Loose/missing kill switch/lanyard? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: calebcl
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 7:40pm
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No lanyard, no kill switch in place, just the ignition button...so I don't think that would have cause it to shut off at random? ------------- Caleb |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 7:53pm
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Any breakers popped? How are the battery terminals? What type of battery do you have? ------------- /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: calebcl
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 8:38pm
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There's only one breaker, the 50 amp...it was just replaced, but I don't believe it is popped due to the fact that all the electronics work...we have an optima red top...haven't checked the terminals actually... ------------- Caleb |
Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 9:33pm
| Check for spark . |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 10:01pm
Why was the breaker replaced? ------------- /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 < |
calebcl wrote:Posted By: calebcl
Date Posted: May-04-2013 at 10:03pm
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It blew due to an ID10T error...in other words, my fault... ------------- Caleb |
Posted By: calebcl
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 8:46pm
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I just wanted you all to know that the answer was the Neutral Safety Switch, we have fixed it and the boat is cranking and running as normal. Thanks for all the suggestions!! ------------- Caleb |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 8:52pm
It's great that you found the problem. However, I and I believe others were confused with this comment you made:
If it "turned over", then it wasn't "cranking" ether!  ------------- /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: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 8:53pm
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Pete - it is a common error. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: calebcl
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 9:00pm
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I apologize if that was confusing, what I meant was that when the boat first cut out, it cranked/turned over/whatever you want to call it if you turn the key and the engine tries to start but won't, briefly, but would not actually fire...subsequently, we attempted again to start the boat (once we were safely back at the dock) and there was no click or anything...completely dead. The answer to the second problem (nothing happening) was the NSS, the answer to the first problem (turning over but not firing) was that despite the fact that we could literally see fuel in the tank (we have no back seat, as of yet), there was no fuel in the lines. So the solution to the original problem was to prime the lines once we had re-fueled. In other words, we ran out of gas, AND the NSS wen't bad at the same time. 2 problems, 2 solutions, both now fixed...I hope that made more sense... Thanks again! ------------- Caleb |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 9:25pm
Pete yes a common problem with terminology and starting issue descriptions. Us more matured folks can remember when cars still had crank handles.  A bit like kick starters on motorbikes."cranking" :- is rotation of the crank shaft by stater motor or other mechanical means. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 9:49pm
Mark, Don't forget I have that Universal Flexifour with the magneto and the crank start!!  Crank is to the aft of the magneto: http://s133.photobucket.com/user/brainard_bucket_bucket/media/DSCF0002-22.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- /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 < |