Engine Issue...
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49063
Printed Date: November-14-2024 at 11:50pm
Topic: Engine Issue...
Posted By: thyeag1982
Subject: Engine Issue...
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 11:15am
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Has anyone experienced starting the engine and the only way it will stay running is you holding the ignition key in the start position. As soon as I let the key go the engine shuts off. |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 11:33am
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Jeff, Get the VOM (volt Ohm meter) out and see if you are getting the nominal 12 volts on the R terminal at the ignition switch with the key turned in the run position. Report back with what you find. ------------- /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: thyeag1982
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 1:57pm
| Yes, we're getting 12 volts... |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 1:59pm
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Normally means the key switch has worn out but Pete is telling you how to verify. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 2:00pm
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Check if the coil is getting the 12. If not, then check any connections between the coil and the switch. ------------- /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: thyeag1982
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 2:47pm
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Thanks for the responses!. I'll let you know what we find. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 3:03pm
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CORRECTION: There should be a ballast resistor before the coil so you should see 12 volts in and about 9 volts out to the coil. ------------- /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: Hysteria
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 4:20pm
| Some boats have the ballast resistor wired into the run circuit only and bypass them when cranking. You didn't mention what you are working on, but a bad ballast resistor in that type of design will do exactly what you are describing. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 4:36pm
Unless modifications have been made or the boat repowered, there is no resistor bypass during cranking on his engine. ------------- /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 < |
Hysteria wrote:Posted By: Hysteria
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 4:44pm
I didn't see anywhere that he listed what boat he is working on |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-11-2020 at 5:08pm
Sorry. You are correct.I just assumed he was working on a CC. We'll need to see what he comes up with. ------------- /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: 3mile
Date Posted: August-13-2020 at 7:09am
| Did u replace the ignition switch? Last time I replaced mine I had the wires wrong and this is what happened |