Lost all Electrical

[Brew2]

1986 Evinrude 140hp<br /><br />Was conducting a warning horn test by grounding the tan wire to the engine block with the key in the "on" position.<br /><br />Upon touching the block, I got a bunch of sparks for a second or so, then nothing. The horn never did sound. Now however, I have no power to anything. No T&T, no starter, no nothing.<br /><br />Have I blown a fuse somewhere? I'm in the process of reading through my manual, but see no mention of a fuse anywhere so far.<br /><br />Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Walker]

Re: Lost all Electrical

Yes, there is a fuse. Look at the wiring on the port side of the motor. You will see a torpedo looking boot, usually red, sometimes black. Pull it apart and you will find a fuse in there.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Lost all Electrical

You apparently did not ground the correct wire or you touched something other than the engine block.

 

[Brew2]

Re: Lost all Electrical

Thanks guys...<br /><br />Found the fuse...it actually separated into two pieces when I pulled apart the torpedo cover. Heading out to find a new fuse momentarily.<br /><br />Upinsmoke...I was thinking the same thing....the sparks kind of puzzled me. I was grounding the tan wire that leads the temperature sensor on the upper starboard cylinder. I tried to ground it to the the cylinder cover on a spot that didn't have paint on it. Would that have been my problem?<br /><br />Cheers.