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Powerquest230 08-04-2017 09:39 PM

It's something in your batteries/wiring- to confirm start engines (one side and battery at a time) and then turn battery switch off. Carb 502 Mag should keep running with batts off, if you get the same reaction when hitting trim switch, horn, etc I think you rule everything else out. Idle should be fine.

Powerquest230 08-04-2017 09:43 PM

Alternator should run that engine without battery but any switch being activated affects voltage going to ignition and hiccups. Not sure if running electric fuel pumps.

35fountain 08-05-2017 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by Powerquest230 (Post 4573971)
Alternator should run that engine without battery but any switch being activated affects voltage going to ignition and hiccups. Not sure if running electric fuel pumps.

I shut my batteries off when i'm done for the day. Nothing works with them off. The dash is dead. How could the engine still run?

35fountain 08-05-2017 10:46 AM

To everyone on this thread and to all in the past, I just want to say I really appreciate all the input and information from everyone here at Offshoreonly.com. I am glad to be a member. You have helped me many times in the past and now with my friends boat. Without this site (offshoreonly) and others it could a nightmare finding out these problems. Very much appreciated
Thank you

35fountain

:)

Powerquest230 08-05-2017 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by 35fountain (Post 4574026)
I shut my batteries off when i'm done for the day. Nothing works with them off. The dash is dead. How could the engine still run?

sorry, meant start engine and then switch batteries off- engine should still be running ...

SB 08-05-2017 11:31 AM

Pretty sure that is a big no,no.

sutphen 30 08-05-2017 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by Powerquest230 (Post 4574035)
sorry, meant start engine and then switch batteries off- engine should still be running ...

purple wire will get no power from the ignition switch(red wire from starter/battery) and engine will shut off.

AllDodge 08-05-2017 11:41 AM

Agree, disconnect the battery from a running motor and your going to need another alternator

sutphen 30 08-05-2017 11:42 AM


Originally Posted by 35fountain (Post 4574030)
To everyone on this thread and to all in the past, I just want to say I really appreciate all the input and information from everyone here at Offshoreonly.com. I am glad to be a member. You have helped me many times in the past and now with my friends boat. Without this site (offshoreonly) and others it could a nightmare finding out these problems. Very much appreciated
Thank you

35fountain

:)

so did you find the problem?

35fountain 08-05-2017 12:30 PM

Not yet but I'm pretty sure we're getting close just wanted to voice my appreciation


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