mercruiser 260 Starting Problems

davisbase

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Jul 10, 2013
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Bartlesville, OK
Boat Info
1985 SeaRay 207SXL
Engines
350 Mercruiser
I have an 85 21ft SeaRay That I just purchased. The engine cranks fine but wont start until the key is released.
My first thought was that the coil is not energized when the starter is cranking but all the wiring looks to be correct. Once it starts the engine runs fine. I can get it to start by getting the engine spinning good and then releasing the key and it will fire up. Any ideas where to stat would be appreciated.
 
Sounds like the ignition switch.

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