Hot wire!

[blueboy758]

is it simple to start an outboard while bypassing the control pannel?
when i turn the key the odd time nothing happens then it will start perfect the next time i try, obviously a loose connection. this would just make me happier out at see if it did not start.

thanks phil

[chewy]

You link the wires out on the starter motor, they will be two smaller wires for your switch from the controls.
You could try these but it could be the starter motor sticking.
The fact my Mercury starter had something to the effects of "do not hit with a lump hammer" sprayed on the side tell you a bit.
Have you belled the cables out to check there ok?

PS Haven't been stuck since!!

[blueboy758]

alrite phil, how are u ?

mmm no i have not had a good look at it yet just sprayed about 4Ltrs ofr WD40 in and crossed my fingers!!

[chewy]

It'll be the lump hammer next!

I'm good, Landy is fixed again now, yourself?

[biffer]

you should still hear the soleniod clicking in and out, but a screwdriver across the two big wires on that will get you spinning

[blueboy758]

i'm good thanks, mine is in the garage new crank shaft seal !! thats what ll the smoke was from!

i can see myself carrying a rather large tool kit in the boat with no space for dive gear !!