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Boat engine was running great. Then I heard a buzz and the electric died to the motor and the dash gauges. I traced it back to the solenoid. Power in from the battery no volts coming out when key is turned in the ignition. If I jump the battery wire to the S terminal, starter engages.
i bought...
So I bought a boat with a mercruiser 470 in it. I think it is a 1981 engine. I replaced the coil and put an electronic ignition on it. It already had the alternator conversion kit on it. Started and ran good. One day I had it running for about 30 minutes in my driveway with muffs on to get it up...
