Won't fire.

[TMAIN]

I think I checked everything. I am not getting any spark to points. Cleaned all connections and still nothing. The motor was running one minute and nothing the next.....Any suggestions?

 

[dwna1a]

Coil? Loose ground

 

[TMAIN]

Checked all wiring. Cleaned all connections. How do I know if coil is bad?.. Also one thing I forgot. I have to cross the solenoid to get to crank. I have power at ignition but won't crank motor at start position. I disconnected neutral safety switch and still nothing...

 

[dwna1a]

I think you just answered your own question..... Bad solenoid. If your crossing over it and she turns over, that would be the place to start

 

[TMAIN]

I think I worded it wrong. Two different problems. I use a screwdriver at solenoid to get motor to turn over. That's because when I turn key it doesn't crank. All power works when key is on accessories. Light, gauges, radio, and everything else.

Next problem. When it turns over I am not getting spark at points...

Could they be related. Not normally. Am I wrong?

 

[kohrah]

Start with what you know. If your jumping the solenoid to get it to start , replace it. Than work on points.

Did you check the gap on the points?


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[Lazy Daze]

Do you have a "kill switch/lanyard" at the helm or attached to the throttle/gear selector? If so, is it in the off position (may have gotten bumped) or has it become disconnected on the back side?

 

[TMAIN]

I do not have a kill switch at helm nor at the throttle control...But I did disconnect the neutral safety switch thinking it might be a bad connection. That didn't do it..

Yes. Also no spark at points..

Thanks guys. I will keep you guys posted tomorrow after work. I will do a few more things with tester...

 

[Woody]

I think I worded it wrong. Two different problems. I use a screwdriver at solenoid to get motor to turn over. That's because when I turn key it doesn't crank. All power works when key is on accessories. Light, gauges, radio, and everything else.

Next problem. When it turns over I am not getting spark at points...

Could they be related. Not normally. Am I wrong?

I think I would verify that there is power from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid when the ignition is turned to start position. Speaking of solenoids...do you have a slave solenoid in the ignition circuit? If so a faulty one could account for your starter problem and a lack of juice to the coil during startup. I don't know your boats system but what you describe sounds like thee above.

 

[TMAIN]

I think I would verify that there is power from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid when the ignition is turned to start position. Speaking of solenoids...do you have a slave solenoid in the ignition circuit? If so a faulty one could account for your starter problem and a lack of juice to the coil during startup. I don't know your boats system but what you describe sounds like thee above.

Thanks Woody. You know come to think about it I know that my Searay 270 has one. The motor that I am trying to start is in my Sunbird. I want to get it running again before I pull it to get it ready for The Searay...By the way, did you pick up the Sundancer? Let me know..

 

[Woody]

Thanks Woody. You know come to think about it I know that my Searay 270 has one. The motor that I am trying to start is in my Sunbird. I want to get it running again before I pull it to get it ready for The Searay...By the way, did you pick up the Sundancer? Let me know..

I've seem many starters/starter solenoids blamed for ignition switch/wiring problems, it's $worth$ it to check this easy stuff first. TMAIN I'm not sure what you mean by "did you pick up the Sundancer" but I would sure like to pick up a different one and am about to start the shopping process...next season I hope to be burning some diesel and have a few more feet between me and my grandkids.:grin:

 

[cmount1]

Verify B+ at the coil with the ignition in the run position, then verify B+ at the coil with the ignition in the crank position and verify it at the starter as well. What you find will determine your next steps.

 

[TMAIN]

Verify B+ at the coil with the ignition in the run position, then verify B+ at the coil with the ignition in the crank position and verify it at the starter as well. What you find will determine your next steps.

What is B+ ?

 

[cmount1]

Battery voltage.