Does not start

[scoobydoocrystal]

1980 115hp Chrysler,charger ,the boat ran fine next week does not start,next week it starts,next day does not ,no spark i did voltage ck on wire going into disp cap i think no readings please help.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Does not start

Post a couple of photos please. 1980 should be an electronic distributor with two wires attached to the side of the distributor.

Intermittent problems are always the most difficult to diagnose. You do not say whether the engine will not turn over or simply will not fire when the problem occurs, SO: FIRST, Check the neutral interlock to be certain that the cam is centered in neutral and the switch is depressed. You can jump the two yellow wires together and see if that solves the problem. If not, However, a good place to check and relatively inexpensive would be to simply replace the ignition switch. If that does not solve the problem, then check all other wiring

 

[scoobydoocrystal]

Re: Does not start

It turns over ,?What is cam is centered in neutral and switch is depressed. I also replaced ignition switch with universal .

 

[scoobydoocrystal]

Re: Does not start

not allowing me to upload photos

 

[scoobydoocrystal]

Re: Does not start

View attachment 114739View attachment 114740 now it did lol operator error

 

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[scoobydoocrystal]

Re: Does not start

,please help will not start i wonder if it could be the coil?

 

[bentle]

Re: Does not start

On the shift linkage next to the motor there is a switch that has two wires running to it. This prevents starting motor while in gear. Check to make sure it is in the right position while in neutral. Another thing you can do is run a jumper wire from one wire to the other and then try to start motor. The jumper wire bypasses this switches safety feature and will allow motor to start if this is your problem. Check ignition switch for any loose wires or even broken ends. Check all wires at the motor for any loose or broken ends right at the butt connections. These things can happen on a motor that is 31 years old. If your not getting any power to the dist. then coil is not your problem.
Some good pix would be helpful if you can.