Positive cable fuse size

[Rich Novak]

72 OMC sterndrive 225 hp.
I believe the fuse/circuit breaker is weak .
I turn the to start I get a click , sometimes a partial rev from the engine then no power to anything.
After awhile it seams to reset and but still does the same thing.
I wand to replace the fuse/breaker what size is it I read one post that said 50 amp is that correct.
Everything was working just fine the after i cleaned the exhaust manifolds this problem started.

Thanks, Rich

 

[Don S]

Re: Positive cable fuse size

Sounds more like a loose, corroded battery cable connection. Loose the wing nuts, use a wrench on regular nuts and sandpaper the connections clean. Don't forget there is a positive and negative cable and either will do the same thing. Oh, and a loose cable end on a cable or it being held on by only a couple strands is a sure sign you need a new cable.

 

[Rich Novak]

Re: Positive cable fuse size

I will double check all connections but i just finished rewireing the harness everything is clean but could have loosened while was working on the exhaust manifolds.
I hope it is just a loose connection.

Thanks, Rich

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Positive cable fuse size

Make sure you check the ground cable where it attaches to the block. Don't just tighten everything but remove and clean the connections.

 

[boobie]

Re: Positive cable fuse size

If it does come down to the fuse it is 50 amp.