5.0 omc will not start

[rosellja]

i have a 87 20' bayliner with a 5.0L. The starter died on it and i replaced it. after replacing the starter the boat will not run at all. i have changed the plugs, fuel filter, anch checked the cap and rotor. it will attempt to run when turning the key, but as soon as you let go when you feel it is started it dies? also, i have already double checked the hookup of the wires hooked up to the starter. any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: 5.0 omc will not start

Check your coil for 9-10 volts with key on, the coil gets 12v when the key is turned to start and then it gets 9-10v through a resistor wire when the key is ON, sounds like you are missing this voltage.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: 5.0 omc will not start

Check how far back the key turns when you let it go.It may be turning off be retracting too far.I had this happen in a car once and had to drive it to the repair shop while holding the key in the correct position.Did you press the main breaker on the front of the motor??Charlie

 

[kwildog22]

Re: 5.0 omc will not start

yeah i would try the ignition switch my did the same thing u can try that by jumping a wire 12+ to the coil and turn the key if it starts and stays running it something to do with ur ignition.

 

[rosellja]

Re: 5.0 omc will not start

last night i checked the ignition switch and that was fine. i hot wired the coil and it ran, but ran very rough. i'm going to put a coil on it but it doesn't look like it will be fun to get at. thank you for your help

 

[nms1991]

Re: 5.0 omc will not start

do you have a teather switch on the boat. check your main harness plug on the engine to see if you hit it when you replaced the starter.