I've have this boat and motor for about two month. It has been running great when it's been on the water. Now it won't start.
Here some background in hopes it will save some time in determining the issue:
When I bought the boat, the previous owner told me the fuel gauge didn't work. It pegged when the ignition was turned on.
The boat sat for about three weeks, due to hot weather and a fishing trip to Canada. 3 or four days ago, I decided to launch into the fuel gauge issue. I found under the dashboard in the cockpit, many of the ground wires evidenced heat and some melted together. Armed with a volt/ohm meter, I located a short in the section of cable that led to the fuel gauge. Since there was a connector in the line, it was easy to separate and replace those wires. I then replace or insulated the remaining ground wires. All is good. The fuel gauge works! Everything seems to be as they should be.
Now, when I crank the engine. It won't start. When the ignition is on, I have voltage at the fuse in the motor. But, it sounds like is isn't trying to fire, even when I use starter fluid in the carb. Checked the plugs...looked good, but still cleaned them. All connectors seem tight. What else do I need to look at, or consider?
Here some background in hopes it will save some time in determining the issue:
When I bought the boat, the previous owner told me the fuel gauge didn't work. It pegged when the ignition was turned on.
The boat sat for about three weeks, due to hot weather and a fishing trip to Canada. 3 or four days ago, I decided to launch into the fuel gauge issue. I found under the dashboard in the cockpit, many of the ground wires evidenced heat and some melted together. Armed with a volt/ohm meter, I located a short in the section of cable that led to the fuel gauge. Since there was a connector in the line, it was easy to separate and replace those wires. I then replace or insulated the remaining ground wires. All is good. The fuel gauge works! Everything seems to be as they should be.
Now, when I crank the engine. It won't start. When the ignition is on, I have voltage at the fuse in the motor. But, it sounds like is isn't trying to fire, even when I use starter fluid in the carb. Checked the plugs...looked good, but still cleaned them. All connectors seem tight. What else do I need to look at, or consider?