Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
will not start >

will not start

Notices

will not start

Old 04-24-2004, 10:33 PM
  #1  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lenoir City TN
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default will not start

Everything was working perfect. The engine started everytime you hit the key. then it lost all the fire no spark turns over just will not start. power to coil but I must admit electrics are not my thing any help would sure help Im lost with this one.
Bobnoxious is offline  
Old 04-24-2004, 11:16 PM
  #2  
Charter Member #1171
Charter Member
 
obnoxus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 4,019
Received 21 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

ya didnt pull the lanyard out did ya?
__________________
I want to live in a world where a chicken can cross the road and not have its motives questioned.
obnoxus is offline  
Old 04-24-2004, 11:47 PM
  #3  
Mr. Demeanor
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

This thread is..well...pretty obnoxious so far
If the lanyards in, check for spark then fuel pump.
 
Old 04-25-2004, 04:09 AM
  #4  
Charter Member # 55
Charter Member
 
Griff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Omaha/LOTO
Posts: 19,516
Received 1,783 Likes on 884 Posts
Default

Pull a spark plug, reconnect the plug wire, and then crank it over. See if you have spark getting to the plug.
Griff is offline  
Old 04-25-2004, 07:16 AM
  #5  
Water Pistol
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I had a no start problem on my 1st attempt this spring and it ALWAYS fires in short order. Manifold was wet with gas so I pulled a plug, held it aginst a manifold bolt only to find no spark. Damn!

When double checking everthing, I noticed that I had only connected up one battery. After connecrting the other battery, I had spark. Turns out my MSD sparkbox must pickup its power from my #1 battery (cranking) only. (Gee, think that red wire ring terminal does anything?)

Is usually the little things we overlook that frustrate us the most.
 
Old 04-25-2004, 06:07 PM
  #6  
FWK
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Old 04-26-2004, 07:28 AM
  #7  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lenoir City TN
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks for all the help everything is connected checked plugs for spark checked coil for spark checked everything
Doh!!!!!
Bobnoxious is offline  
Old 04-26-2004, 08:45 AM
  #8  
Registered
 
RJ1340's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

EFI or carb? I'm dealing with some EFI computer problems right now.
RJ1340 is offline  
Old 04-26-2004, 09:17 AM
  #9  
Charter Member #1171
Charter Member
 
obnoxus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 4,019
Received 21 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Ok,, assuming you had spark ( you never said yes or no ) ,,, you eliminated alot of systems and narrowed it down to fuel,,,,,,,,. assuming nothing catastrophic happened.

Well assume you have efi because carb would be very obvious if you were getting fuel or not.

find a pressure guage and see what you have.
__________________
I want to live in a world where a chicken can cross the road and not have its motives questioned.
obnoxus is offline  
Old 04-26-2004, 11:29 AM
  #10  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lenoir City TN
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

it is a carb nothing fancy got fuel no spark. I guess it is time to buy a coil or module. I
Bobnoxious is offline  

Quick Reply: will not start


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.