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ICDEDPPL 05-05-2014 08:16 AM

Time to find someone who knows what they are doing .

FANTAZ28 05-05-2014 12:43 PM

I had an issue with an engine not starting once and what i did was swap the fuel feed lines on the engines. And the motor started right up. Ended up being a broken Fuel pick up.

My lines coming out of the tank didn't have enough length to swap pick ups so i just went to the part store got rubber hose with a union type fitting and extended the fuel line.

This will help you find out if its a Fuel issue

dmaxximus 05-05-2014 01:53 PM


Originally Posted by FIXX (Post 4117074)
open up yjr blavk metal box where the ecm is at,its about 8''x3'' once open their are 2 fuse leads in their,one is for the ecm and the other is for the fuel pump..might have a blown fuse in their or one of the releys are bad..

Ok, turn key and no fuel pump kick on, pressure tested Schrader Valve and no fuel pressure. Swamped relay with good side motor and no fuel pressure. So I'm down to a blow fuse which I can't find the elec fuel pump fuse, or fuel pump is bad. Any idea where the electric fuel pump fuse is at?

dmaxximus 05-05-2014 01:59 PM

I checked with a fuel pressure gauge and nothing. Turn key and no fuel pump prime. I swapped the relay from the working motor and still no fuel pump. So I think I'm down to fuel pump or fuse. I can't find a fuse for the elec fuel pump and can't get a reading with volt meter.

MILD THUNDER 05-05-2014 02:51 PM

What do you mean when you say "i cant get a reading with a voltmeter". As in there is no voltage present at the fuel pump connector with the key on? Or physically cant get the leads connected?

There should be a fuse like fixx said. Actually, I think there are 2 or 3 fuses on that engine. At least 1 being for the fuel pump. Can you trace the wires feeding the pump

FIXX 05-05-2014 03:15 PM


Originally Posted by dmaxximus (Post 4117343)
Ok, turn key and no fuel pump kick on, pressure tested Schrader Valve and no fuel pressure. Swamped relay with good side motor and no fuel pressure. So I'm down to a blow fuse which I can't find the elec fuel pump fuse, or fuel pump is bad. Any idea where the electric fuel pump fuse is at?

in that box...they might have weather caps on them to prevent corrosion...pop thecaps off and look for a fuse under it..

dmaxximus 05-05-2014 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4117373)
What do you mean when you say "i cant get a reading with a voltmeter". As in there is no voltage present at the fuel pump connector with the key on? Or physically cant get the leads connected?

There should be a fuse like fixx said. Actually, I think there are 2 or 3 fuses on that engine. At least 1 being for the fuel pump. Can you trace the wires feeding the pump

I think the fuses are mounted to the lid of the ECU and main wiring box and all those are good. No pressure in rail and noise from pump when key turns on. Did spray starter fluid in spark arrester and it fired. So gonna swap good elec fuel pump motor with bad and see if she fires or at least comes on and pressurizes system.

Greatguy66 05-05-2014 05:20 PM

Like said ignition switch or ground!!Lanyard??????????

FIXX 05-05-2014 06:27 PM

also check the circuit breakers on the dash,,could also be a fuse panel in the boat..my formula has 3 of them..

BTW @ he fuse's did you test them for power ? just looking at them does not mean they are good,,i have found blown fuse's that looked good but were blown..

FIXX 05-05-2014 06:31 PM

also make sure the main plug engine harness is tight,,i have seen those come loose and cause all sorts of problems..


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