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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    Thank you for all your replies. Very helpful. Fixed the issue. You we right. The alternator should not have gone to the key...
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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    Ok I will look closer to the alternator. I hope it is not bad. Had those rebuilt for a stupid amount of money. Its a tight fit in...
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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    So, I went out today to check it out. From the key, (I) 1 wire (purple) goes to the ballast resistor. The other side of the ballast...
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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    I believe it is a 1 wire alternator. I will go out to the mooring tomorrow and report back what I find
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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    I have to assume wiring is wrong somewhere in the line. I will have to go out to the boat and then tell you where each wire is going
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    Gerkin replied to the thread Engine won't shut off.
    These are PCM 454s. I believe built near 1981
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    Gerkin posted the thread Engine won't shut off in Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives.
    Hi all. Hope everyone is having a great summer and lots of boating. So this is a new one to me. Twin rebuilt engines. (BBC 454s) All...
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