Loss of Electrical Power ? 4.3L Merc

[3 Card]

Well I've got a new problem to report...On occasion when starting my boat everything goes dead when the starter is turned over. I think it is just some corrosion on the battery leads as I can reposition them and it starts right up (no other symptons to report). I got some anti-corrosion type spray and am going to clean up the terminals and leads tonight.<br /><br />Anything else I should be looking at with this type of symptom...<br /><br />Boat: 1995 Wellcraft Excel 19SX w/ 4.3L Merc Alpha 1<br /><br />Thanks, 3 Card

 

[vipzach]

Re: Loss of Electrical Power ? 4.3L Merc

Take the leads off and sand them or wire brush them and make sure they are good and tight.

 

[Don S]

Re: Loss of Electrical Power ? 4.3L Merc

If you can reposition them and it works, the they are way too loose. Get rid of the wingnuts and put some regular nut on them and use a wrench to tighten those cleaned terminals down. Also, if the wire going into the terminal end is green and fuzzy, replace the complete cable.

 

[3 Card]

Re: Loss of Electrical Power ? 4.3L Merc

Thanks Guys...I'll proceed accordingly