With the key on the ON position, turning it further clockwise didn't not engage the solenoid to engage the starter. Since I cannot be in two places at the same time, testing the white wire while turning the key to start will have to wait until I have another person with me.
I see it now. The 2 red and 1 orange wire go to BATT, the purple, blue and red wires go to IGN and the white wire goes to ST. There is no yellow wire as it shows on the diagram. If I'm correct then, that white ST wire is the same wire that I show connected to my terminal block. If that's Start...
Thank you BT! I'll take a closer look. I do have this schematic I'm sure as I've created a huge folder of Mercruiser service manual documents in PDF. I will go take a look and post back to you. Thank you sir!
Couple of things Kenny. GREAT to know about the Pertronix! I actually have the Pertronix II module and coil that goes with it from the other engine. The other engine had a new Pertronix1 in it when I got it. I discovered that with Pertronix1, if you leave the key on you will burn up the module...
That's a NO Bondo. I checked it with a multimeter. Key on or key off that white wire does not get power. Correct me please but isn't white usually a neutral wire? With the key OFF the upper right terminal with the 2 red wires on the key switch is hot. With the key ON BOTH that terminal and the...
Yes, the engine runs. He sent me a video of it running while sitting in his driveway. 5.7 set up for Volvo when removed, with center riser manifolds. Four barrel carb and fresh-water cooling. Also has Volvo crank driven raw water pump. Starts and runs great. Idles smooth. Compression on all...
Not going to bore you with an essay on the history of this boat. I'll gladly answer any questions you have however. So for the sake of being brief with the immediate issues, I'll share just the pertinent stuff.
- 1976 Fiberform 24ft w/Ford 151 - despite sitting 2+ years I got the motor running...
I have to ask. Are you running Pertronix I or Pertronix II. I learned this the hard way. While they both will work, if you leave the key in the ON position for any length of time with the motor not running, you will burn up the module. Pertronix II is the answer to that problem. Just an FYI.
If that's the case then there's VERY little there to mount this plate with any great strength. Maybe I'll look at bypassing the switch altogether and just run the cables straight to the pump. Basic hydraulics up and down.
Yer KILLIN me smalls! LOL. first off, I would think the lock out being a safety measure would be a good thing. That said, what is your argument to ditch this feature? Secondly, I have NO idea the ballpark figure on what you're promoting, do you? (Asks the guy holding the thin wallet)
Well I've studied this option for several days. The end result is I have no idea is this location will support it. I know nothing about what's below the mount plate. If it's just insulation, I'm screwed. I'm sure there's some type of framework there but is it enough? If it were you, would you...