Just assembled port and starboard outdrives, reconditioned and repainted and repainted replaced. Also replaced and hoses and the Bellows. Reinstalled with new gaskets. I charged the batteries and reinstalled them. We are out of the water. Turned the engines over and only the port engine cranked. No power to generator, starboard engine, horn and no no action from hydraulics for motor lift. Troubleshooted and I am getting 12 volts on the wires, also cleaned battery terminals. Batteries read 12.5 volts. Tried to start generator from the bilge and got nothing Stumped.
290 Sundancer Outdrives
- Thread starter REZ
- Start date
Cincy Aquaholic
Active Member
- Mar 15, 2009
- 1,329
- Boat Info
- 290 SS - 2016 Ford F250 Powerstroke
- Engines
- Twin 5.7 with Bravo 1's
Start with the simple. Battery switch on? Key on. Properly wired positive and ground? Sometimes the obvious is staring you in the face.
Cincy, thanks for your reply. Affirmative on both. I'm an electrician and thought for sure I could figure it out. But, I'm not a mechanic so it could be something else pretty simple that I've overlooked. Thanks, REZ
Espos4
Well-Known Member
Check and double check your wire harness at the batteries. There are multiple small power and ground wires to attach to the batteries.
I have a picture of mine for reference, but still missed a ground connection this spring and similar problems like yours.
I have a picture of mine for reference, but still missed a ground connection this spring and similar problems like yours.
Little Ducky
Well-Known Member
- Jun 5, 2017
- 2,654
- Boat Info
- 1998 290 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin EFI 5.0L w/Alphas
Kohler 4kW
Where are you located REZ?
Finish out your profile...... I bet someone close can give you a hand if needed.
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Finish out your profile...... I bet someone close can give you a hand if needed.
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scoflaw
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- Aug 10, 2011
- 6,395
- Boat Info
- 1999 Powerquest legend 260 sx 502 mag
2005 Baja 242 islander 496
- Engines
- 502 mpi Bravo 1
496 mag B1
Agree about ground cable. If you battery cables are original to that year you should probably replace them. They don't last forever and internal corrosion can't easily be seen.
