boat won't fire.

[Tamalewagon]

Just had it serviced. The starter is engaging but it just huffs and cranks. Hoping it's a loose wire or something simple.

 

[DWC]

Lanyard/Safety switch? May have happened to me once.

 

[Shlbyntro]

Was the fuel filter primed when it was serviced. A dry filter will cause that.

 

[Tamalewagon]

Lanyard/Safety switch? May have happened to me once.

Was the fuel filter primed when it was serviced. A dry filter will cause that.

I'm guilty of a lanyard switch being in the kill position a time or two myself.

I'm not sure if it was primed or not. He said it fired up when they tried it at the shop. :/

 

[DWC]

I'm guilty of a lanyard switch being in the kill position a time or two myself.

I'm not sure if it was primed or not. He said it fired up when they tried it at the shop. :/

Sorry, that’s pretty much my only go to.
I called the shop from the launch ramp. Not quite screaming but close. They said check the switch, i said sorry.

Hope it’s something easy.

 

[Shlbyntro]

I'm guilty of a lanyard switch being in the kill position a time or two myself.

I'm not sure if it was primed or not. He said it fired up when they tried it at the shop. :/

popped off or run on the hose for several minutes?

 

[stephenkatsea]

The shitty fuel around these days? If you have a carburetor, it can mess it up during just a short term of storage.

 

[callbob]

Tried a different match? Couldn’t help myself hope you get it going soon

 

[boater]

I had the same thing happen. Turned out to be the crank sensor went out.

 

[Mototrig]

My signal wire from the MSD box to the distributor came loose. I made a post about it saying "no spark from MSD box". Easy fix, I felt dumb though

Good luck

 

[Sherpa]

well?

 

[Boat 405]

I have tools and lots of parts if needed. Im
In town all week. Will trade for beer

 

[Tamalewagon]

well?

Still just cranking. I checked all the connections.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

What does “huff “ mean ?

 

[NicPaus]

Use a primer bulb between tank and fuel pump. Prime it and get through the weekend. Remove it later. They sell them at most the markets on the river. I bought one at Riverland. Switched fuel tanks and lost prime years ago. Got towed to Riverland as it was 100 yards away.

 

[YeahYeah01]

Lanyard/Safety switch? May have happened to me once.

me too lol. not to many things have made me feel dumber than that.

 

[DWC]

me too lol. not to many things have made me feel dumber than that.

Yeah, it was awesome with 3 kids and a wife staring at me.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Does anybody know if @Tamalewagon got his boat running?

 

[YeahYeah01]

Yeah, it was awesome with 3 kids and a wife staring at me.

Lol mine was right before selling it. Getting it prepped and was panicked, buddy shows up and I have him turn it over while I'm looking and he says hey is thing thing supposed to be plugged in.....

 

[boatpi]

It’s either ignition or fuel so dump a little bit of gasoline down the top at the back up and if it starts to fire and that’s like a fuel if not, it’s going to be ignition

 

[Tamalewagon]

Does anybody know if @Tamalewagon got his boat running?

Negative. =(

 

[LHC Kirby]

Negative. =(

I can't understand why no one suggested the obvious. Did you try a different prop?

* I would check EVERY connection. for tightness. start at the front and cover ever connection on the motor.

Let us know the fix, when you find out. Best of luck.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Negative. =(

That sucks, hope you get it figured out and are able to enjoy the holiday.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Just had it serviced. The starter is engaging but it just huffs and cranks. Hoping it's a loose wire or something simple.

Can you provide details and maybe a picture?

Carb or EFI? Any power adder? MSD ignition or ? Blue motor, if so which one?

Check all your plug wires, check the coil wire, do a test and pull a plug wire and crank the engine while you hold it next to the manifold. See spark or not?

You getting fuel pressure? Like on a gauge or hear the pump run?

Another thing you can do if you verify spark is spray some quick start into it while cranking. May fire up enough to prime fuel system, or prove its not getting fuel.

 

[NicPaus]

If it's the Eliminator most likely a merc. Wiggle the shifter a little each direction. Could be the neutral switch. But my original thought is still fuel. Dry lock from the service. The primer Like they use in a 2 stroke outboard got me up and running.

 

[spectras only]

Not knowing what engine/computer of yours is, but if it's a Mercruiser with 555 ECM, get a wrench and check the hot lead on the starter for tightness on the square 90Amp fuse. If the nut not tight, the starter will turn the engine over but the ECM won't send the signal to fire up the engine.

 

[Tamalewagon]

That sucks, hope you get it figured out and are able to enjoy the holiday.

Thanks. We don't go out on the holidays but we are headed to Parker Wednesday. Hopefully I can get someone to see it by then but everyone is closed today.

 

[Tamalewagon]

If it's the Eliminator most likely a merc. Wiggle the shifter a little each direction. Could be the neutral switch. But my original thought is still fuel. Dry lock from the service. The primer Like they use in a 2 stroke outboard got me up and running.

I tried that. If it's out of neutral it won't even crank. It's cranking but not starting.

 

[Tamalewagon]

Can you provide details and maybe a picture?

Carb or EFI? Any power adder? MSD ignition or ? Blue motor, if so which one?

Check all your plug wires, check the coil wire, do a test and pull a plug wire and crank the engine while you hold it next to the manifold. See spark or not?

You getting fuel pressure? Like on a gauge or hear the pump run?

Another thing you can do if you verify spark is spray some quick start into it while cranking. May fire up enough to prime fuel system, or prove its not getting fuel.

EFI 454 with MSD ignition. Checked all the wires and nothing I can see or reach is loose.

 

[lbhsbz]

EFI 454 with MSD ignition. Checked all the wires and nothing I can see or reach is loose.

MSD stands for My Spark Disappeared….I’d start there.

 

[Icky]

Has others have said ,check for fuel/feul pressure.
Lately when my friends sits for a week or two we have to pull off the line and cycle the pump a few times to get it to prime.

 

[Badchoices03]

Like someone mentioned above, fuel or starting fluid straight into throttle body, if it fires you can rule out spark and start working on fuel delivery

 

[mash on it]

MSD stands for My Spark Disappeared….I’d start there.

It's 'Must Stay Dry'.
Not my first choice for a boat.

Dan'l

 

[stephenkatsea]

Call Lance Oster, a local LHC guy. Runs a shop at his house, Bucket Marine. Lance is a good guy and may provide a solution over the phone. Typically, he's a big engine guy. But, willing to help anyone, when he's available. 928 486 8637

 

[OLDRAAT]

MSD stands for My Spark Disappeared….I’d start there.

Might Suddenly Die

 

[OCMerrill]

When you turn the key on can you hear the fuel pump run for 5 seconds or so?

If you have a timing light you can use that to check for spark.

 

[timstoy]

MSD stands for My Spark Disappeared….I’d start there.

My shitty distributor!

 

[Jonas Grumby]

Take the wire from the coil off the middle of the cap, close to ground, turn key on, tap white MSD wire to ground on and off, do you get spark?

 

[Rajobigguy]

MSD stands for My Spark Disappeared….I’d start there.

This, everyone I know that’s running an MSD box carries a spare. They are that dependable.

 

[lbhsbz]

This, everyone I know that’s running an MSD box carries a spare. They are that dependable.

I lost 3 in one weekend once…and the last one about set the boat on fire…burned all the insulation off the main 10g power feed from the battery to the box…sent back to MSD since it was 30 minutes old…they replaced the wire and sent it back.lol

 

[Mototrig]

Step 1: starter fluid......started = fuel issue
...no start = check spark
Step 2: pull a plug check for spark...
.....no spark = sell the boat

Kidding.... But seriously as mentioned do the starter fluid check.

 

[jetboatperformance]

Missed this along the way what engine and bottom or top mount starter (and this isnt a gummie ad LOL)

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Time for a new boat Scott!!!!

 

[Tamalewagon]

Time for a new boat Scott!!!!

Ya man! Can you help me convince the wife?

 

[Tamalewagon]

And the culprit is.....

 

[brianwhiteboy]

Bad coil wire

 

[boatnam2]

Bad ground lol , everyone has said everything else.

 

[Your ad here]

Fuel tank valve open or shut?

 

[JFMFG]

And the culprit is.....

Let’s hear it.

 

[Tamalewagon]

Had the wrong prop on all along...dammit.