Ignition Shorting Out FYI
08-11-2009 | 05:35 PM
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Ignition Shorting Out FYI
Just FYI,
Went to start the Starboard engine this weekend and no go. 20amp ign fuse blown. Re set it and as soon as I turn the ignition key, it would blow again. After tearing everything apart and test light this is what I found.
Ignition switch slightly loose and would turn slightly when turning the key into start position. The Positive post on the back of switch would come into contact with a bolt on the steering column under the dash. I would assume all the 357's and maybe others built the same way. Easy fix. Tighten ignition switch and bend Positive post away from bolt.
Couple hrs of work 2min fix.
Went to start the Starboard engine this weekend and no go. 20amp ign fuse blown. Re set it and as soon as I turn the ignition key, it would blow again. After tearing everything apart and test light this is what I found.
Ignition switch slightly loose and would turn slightly when turning the key into start position. The Positive post on the back of switch would come into contact with a bolt on the steering column under the dash. I would assume all the 357's and maybe others built the same way. Easy fix. Tighten ignition switch and bend Positive post away from bolt.
Couple hrs of work 2min fix.
