Update:
Installed new 50 A circuit breaker located on top of the engine beside the slave solenoid.
Everything is back to normal and working as it should.
Ordered the new breaker thru DB Electrical and is the same brand as was on the engine.
Thanks for everyone’s input on this. There are some...
Another thing …..my 50amp circuit breaker terminal broke off as I was trying loosen it so I could clean the terminals
So… that is a setback until it comes in
Nola Mike are you located inNewOrleans area? If so would you like to take a look at it for me?
My purple yellow at the starter is disconnected…
My fuel pump is powered by a solitary wire from the ignition switch… it was like this when I bought the boat from PO.
Is there a written procedure for the voltage drop test?
When I check continuity from the 2 pinkish wires connected to the voltage gauge to my negative on the battery I have continuity….. I shouldn’t have continuity to the negative?
When I check it to the battery positive I should have continuity?
Could the mercruiser ignition module have shorted out...
1996 sea Ray 215ec…5.7L 2 Barrel TBolt IV…….From alternator. I am cleaning all connections as I test them.
That purple yellow stripe wire does go to the choke on my carb.
I do not have a 90 amp fuse at the starter….. only the 50 amp circuit breaker on the manifold.
I know I mentioned the 15V...
Alternator was only putting out 12V while engine was running during all these checks
Could the circuit breaker be faulty? Somewhere the ignition is noticing the low voltage and is shutting the engine down just like you would turn the key off.
Update:
Slave solenoid was bad. Picked up a Sierra from West M.
Voltage at slave sol. Is 12v when turning the key to start it drops to 8V on the ignition wire. What should the purple yellow stripe wire at the alternator read when the engine is running? I am reading like 8V.
Update:
All connections are good. All the ignition wiring has continuity. Starter and solenoid all checks good. Ford type Solenoid on top of motor checks as good.
Older mechanic told me to replace the belt for the alternator
Belt is ordered and on the way. Will post back results.
For the past 3 years boat has been running flawlessly with no issues. Then this problem appeared.
1996 mercruiser 5.7L in a SeaRay 215 EC
When the key is turned on the volt gauge reads 11 but battery reads 12.5 with voltmeter
Engine cranks and runs smooth but the volt gauge drops to 9.5 or 10...
I have a 19 pitch stiletto on this SR 215 Exp Cruiser now and thinking of trying out a 17 pitch for better load carrying during take off. I am running with the tabs down but it still likes to bog somewhat.
I am running at sea level and not really worried about top speed because this isn’t no...
It surely sounded like it
Another question AD
My outdrive serial number is 0F865656. Is this the correct outdrive for a 1996 V8? The ratio is really hard to read and looks like it says 1.61. Would this be the correct drive ratio?