need some ones help please

[KarlStephsBoat]

Hello everyone,
I am a new boat owner of a 89 bayliner caprie with a o/b force 85 motor. It is like a dream come true It needs work but I am hopping to do a father son bonding thing. My question is when I turn the key nothing happenes? I have tried charging the battery and nothing happened. I have called different boat shops and they said maybe it is my throttle it nots going into neutral but it is in neutral. I need somebodys help please. I will post pics when i get a camra.

 

[maxum247]

Re: need some ones help please

Look on the starboard side of the engine with the hood removed where the throttle and shift cables connect to the engine, just ahead of that you will see a little switch which is the (neutral safety switch) if not adjusted correctly, the engine won't crank.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: need some ones help please

Throttle MUST BE in neutral or the starter lock out switch will not allow you to start.

Lights and gauges are on a different circuit than the motor ignition and starter. The motor has a main fuse under the motor cover, if blown the starter will not function BUT, you can start it with a pull rope. Nahhhhhhhhh, that's a pain, let's get it figured out and fix it!

 

[Scallywag1]

Re: need some ones help please

There are a couple of things you are going to need for you and your son to work on this baot and motor. 1st off get a manual for this motor. That has the wiring diagram in it for your motor. 2nd get a multimeter so you can check out the electrical system.
I've seen batteries have 12 volts, until you turn the key and put a load on it, then it will drop below 12v. With a meter you will be able to see this condition, and be able to check most of the electrical components. A manual will tell and show you how to do all the electrical checks, maintenance and adjustments to get your motor running top notch!!! You will need your sons help to turn the switch when you do some of the checks. When you 2 get the motor to fire up, both of you will be smiling
If you don't know if the motor has been ran lately, you should install a new impeller before you run it much. It's a small price to pay compaired to having the motor rebuilt.