1986 rinker v170 w/ merc 3.0 wont run ...safety key

crainer5950

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is there a lanyard on this boat?? i dont see a spot for one anywhere. has a quicksilver throttle control unit. changed everything. turns over , fires, wont run
 

stonyloam

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Re: 1986 rinker v170 w/ merc 3.0 wont run ...safety key

"86" may not have one. Try a temporary jumper from the battery + to the coil +. If it runs with the jumper wire in place you may have a ignition wiring problem.
 
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