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« **Reply #50 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:42:45 PM »

Has to be merine for the thickness of the dash and there 50 bucks. However Auto zone test light is worth every penny trace your power start positive bat to block that will tell you if you even have a ground first

« **Reply #51 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:54:59 PM »

Quote from: brchris on March 24, 2016, 09:42:45 PM

Has to be merine for the thickness of the dash and there 50 bucks. However Auto zone test light is worth every penny trace your power start positive bat to block that will tell you if you even have a ground first

$50 for what?

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« **Reply #52 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:05:58 PM »

Sounds like your packings are leaking excessively.

Don't run it on the trailer, it's not good for the pump. If you need to start it, don't rev it and don't let it run for more than a few seconds.

« **Reply #53 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:11:26 PM »

Flusher, that's what I've heard but I've read online with a berk jet I can run for about 30 seconds with water hooked up and be ok. I'm really just trying to get it to crank at the moment.

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« **Reply #54 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:19:53 PM »

Chris, I have a test light but I leave my tools at work unless I'm planning on doing work at home. Originally I thought just the battery was dead due to the previous owner not "winterizing" the battery. Drained to 30%. I didn't plan on having To trace down why I'm not getting power to turn the motor over, but all in all running through this will help me in the future so all advice given to me helps tremendously in gaining more knowledge of my boat.

Much appreciated ... Cheers
*takes sip of ice cold Heineken because I ran out of coors light*

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« **Reply #55 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:32:46 PM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on March 24, 2016, 10:11:26 PM

Flusher, that's what I've heard but I've read online with a berk jet I can run for about 30 seconds with water hooked up and be ok. I'm really just trying to get it to crank at the moment.

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30 seconds is fine and you don't need water hooked up.

The packings need to actually leak (one drop every ten seconds) in order to seal and lubricate. Spraying water into the pump will not get water between the rope seals and the shaft and will overheat. I also don't believe that running water back through the water fitting and onto the ground is doing much to lubricate the impeller and wear ring.

All of those parts are expensive and not easy to replace. Just saying...

« **Reply #56 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:39:28 PM »

Flusher, So if I hook up my hose adapter to keep the motor cool should I still not run longer than 30 seconds?

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« **Reply #57 on:** March 24, 2016, 10:40:57 PM »

And when calling a mechanic he told me the same about the packings, however, the previous owner had said he was taking in a lot of water last season where he had to pull the boat out of water after 30 min of running at Elsinore.

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« **Reply #58 on:** March 24, 2016, 11:27:41 PM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on March 24, 2016, 10:39:28 PM

Flusher, So if I hook up my hose adapter to keep the motor cool should I still not run longer than 30 seconds?

I don't like to

« **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:25:00 AM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on March 24, 2016, 10:19:53 PM

I didn't plan on having To trace down why I'm not getting power to turn the motor over, but all in all running through this will help me in the future so all advice given to me helps tremendously in gaining more knowledge of my boat.

If you're mechanically inclined and just not familiar with boats, I'd suggest spending some time just poking around and looking at all the different things that could give you problems while out for the day. While you're doing this, take notes of sizes of wrenches and types of fasteners you would need if a repair was necessary. Build up a small tool kit of old or cheep wrenches, wire cutter/crimpers, terminals, test light, screw drivers, cresent wrench, jumper wire, zip ties and whatever else you think you might need.

If you're lucky you won't have to use the tools, but you could be the guy that saves someone else on the water.

« **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2016, 09:27:50 AM »

Crewchief22, I picked up a small tool kit to keep on the boat. Nothing fancy but I figured it would do the job if need be. I'll be poking around to see where I'm losing power, maybe a possible short somewhere. As far as mechanically inclined, I work as a systems integrator for a petrochemical company hand bending 1/8",1/4", 1/2" 316 stainless steel tubing for gas instrumentation. Work a little with electrical as well. With that being said I can read wiring schematics but I can't seem to find any online. I'd really like to get the motor to crank over this weekend.

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« **Reply #61 on:** March 25, 2016, 09:53:20 AM »

Is there a lanyard that goes behind my key switch that needs to be there for boat to crank over?

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« **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2016, 10:48:41 AM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on March 25, 2016, 09:53:20 AM

Is there a lanyard that goes behind my key switch that needs to be there for boat to crank over?

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Likely not.

Got a picture of the switch?

GT

« **Reply #63 on:** March 25, 2016, 11:02:16 AM »

Not at the moment, out running errands I'll post once I'm back at home.

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« **Reply #64 on:** March 25, 2016, 01:49:53 PM »

Here's the key switch

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« **Reply #65 on:** March 25, 2016, 03:00:03 PM »

Just a regular old Cole Hersey switch.

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« **Reply #66 on:** March 25, 2016, 03:57:31 PM »

Will installing this one work?

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« **Reply #67 on:** March 25, 2016, 05:26:02 PM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on March 25, 2016, 03:57:31 PM

Will installing this one work?

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I guess so. Lol.

GT

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« **Reply #68 on:** March 25, 2016, 05:42:05 PM »

GT, I'm poking around to see if maybe there's a loose ground not making full contact or any other wiring issues before I completely change the ignition switch. One ground located on the solenoid wasn't making full contact with the ferrule(in picture)

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« **Reply #69 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:05:48 PM »

What in the hell is that regulator doing there?

You need someone to help go through the electrical system in that thing. I would recommend NOT putting it in the water until such has happened.

GT

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« **Reply #70 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:08:08 PM »

GT, will do. I'd like to replace all electrical if possible. Last owner spliced into so much with so many wires wrapped with electrical tape it's hard just to track things down

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« **Reply #71 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:09:43 PM »

This thing is a mess

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« **Reply #72 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:17:40 PM »

Ours was that way too. Helped us learn alot about the boat though

« **Reply #73 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:31:26 PM »

That's what I'm counting on, hauling it to a friends house who's mechanic is going to be there working on his boat. Gonna give me a run down on what's going on with it. He's Mobile so I can work on it at home and not have to lug it around everywhere.

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« **Reply #74 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:31:29 PM »

Welcome to the madness we love . You are definitely in the right direction. Just keep plugging away at it . You'll get it .

brchris

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