Just Will Not Start

[MoneyPit2005]

Re: Just Will Not Start

hi am back spent the last few hours after work with a spark tester to no avail there is no spark what so ever in any cylinder so its Got to be the powerpack or coils what else can it be starter fine flyweel turns battery has plenty of choice How often do power packs go?? Anyway I appreciate the help and I am ready to put in a new power pack anybody pleas post back if can any other possibilities thanks

 

[rjohson]

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i would recheck the gab on the points do a dwell test on it

 

[noelm]

Re: Just Will Not Start

don't think he will find points on a 2001 motor, but try the easy things first, like the cut out on the control box with the lanyard attatched, also I guess your motor will have two power packs so both would not die at the same time!

 

[Silvertip]

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Disconnect the big harness plug at the engine and jump the starter solenoid. If the engine starts, the problem is in the harness or control box (ignition switch or kill switch). If still no start, very likely power pack problem.

 

[MoneyPit2005]

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When I did the spark Test There was no indication of spark which would be mean the powerpack is gone there is no other way juice goes from the starter to the engine correct??

 

[Dhadley]

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There is no big harness plug but the next step is to seperate the boat harness from the motor harness. <br /><br />Then check for spark again. We really suspect the key switch or the kill switch.

 

[MoneyPit2005]

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ok took the key switch out checked that as well and also checked the kill switch which is a lanyard still will not start so powerpack or coils correct???

 

[MoneyPit2005]

Re: Just Will Not Start

one more thing about boat harness or motor harness what are they and are they seperate I have the powerpack out right know and there are three conections from pack to engine I assume thats what you all are talking about correct???

 

[Dhadley]

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Nope. Follow the boat wiring harness to up under the hood. There will be some connectors. Undo them so the wiring harness in the boat is not connected to the harness on the motor. Do not disconnect anything but the boat harness. Put the power pack back on and hook it up. Make sure its grounded. <br /><br />Then, and only then, check for spark.

 

[MoneyPit2005]

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one more question there is only one power pack correct someone posted there where two of them for this year engine

 

[dajohnson53]

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Originally posted by BoatBuoy:<br /> Cheap,homemade spark tester (works good). Plug wires are connected to threaded studs, large clip is connected to shiny bolt on engine block, when cranked, spark should be observed jumping from end of threaded rod to aluminum strap.<br />

I like this. I can't tell from the photo - is the grounding clip anything special? Thanks for posting this.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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Ground clip is just a standard clip from Rat Shack or somewhere. I found it in my garage in a box of junk. Any clip should work. The threaded studs are actually long bolts from ACE with the heads clipped off. The strip of aluminum is from Home Depot.<br /><br />I can't take credit for the design. I can't remember who, but another iboat member came up with it first.<br /><br />EDIT: Found the thread. SoLittle came up with it first.

 

[dajohnson53]

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Thanks again BoatBuoy - I do believe I have all the parts in the, um, highly organized spare parts area of my garage. Definitely have bolts, if not actual left over threaded rod stock or studs. Have multiple pieces of thick aluminum kept from minor boat mods. Various clips, screws washers, and a big box of wire scraps. Gee I wonder if I have any wood scraps Thanks also to SoLittle. I'm always impressed and jealous of folks that can think of these sorts of things.