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Jasbro1968 06-01-2021 10:58 AM

I have not but when I get off of work I will try. Do you know what they are used for.

SB 06-01-2021 11:39 AM

GRAb a free loaner fuel psi tester from Autozone on your way home too.

Jasbro1968 06-02-2021 08:06 PM

Ok so I tested the fuel pressure and it was 40 psi while cranking and I swapped the relays on the top of the engine and it still won't start. I call a local service center near me to get it scanned but the soonest they can get me in is in two months. Any other suggestions?

PA.WOODCHUCK 06-02-2021 08:09 PM

Rinda Technologies Inc. Marine and Industrial Engine Diagnostic Tools

good investment

underpsi68 06-02-2021 08:33 PM

Where are you located?

Jasbro1968 06-02-2021 09:12 PM

Albuquerque New Mexico

SB 06-02-2021 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by Jasbro1968 (Post 4791917)
No spark and when cranking tack is slightly lower than 1000 and ill have to get a fuel pressure gauge


Originally Posted by Jasbro1968 (Post 4792213)
Ok so I tested the fuel pressure and it was 40 psi while cranking and I swapped the relays on the top of the engine and it still won't start. I call a local service center near me to get it scanned but the soonest they can get me in is in two months. Any other suggestions?

Okay, so this is where we stand. Fuel psi okay. Tach shows cranking dpeed (should actually be closer to 4-500 rpm) , therefore crank sensor should be okay.
No spark though. So, lets look into this. Sorry for basic question but have to ssk - how did you check ?

Jasbro1968 06-02-2021 09:46 PM

I used a inline tester that lights up when there is voltage

zz28zz 06-02-2021 10:21 PM

I don't know the ins and outs of the 496 ECM but I know there's a crankshaft sensor and a camshaft sensor. Wouldn't surprise me to find out crank sensor measures RPM and cam sensor controls ignition.

On a side note, there are a few different types of both sensors so make sure you get the one for your eng serial number if replacing.

SB 06-02-2021 11:35 PM

Some good tests/look see’s/info:
https://forums.iboats.com/threads/me...diacom.570913/


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