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Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	ignition question
Date:	6/14/2010 11:42:45 AM

i have a 1988 ski centurion ski boat. sometimes when i turned the switch nothing happens, i can keep turning the switch off and on and wiggle the throttle lever to make sure it's in nuetral and it will eventually start. i cant figure out if it's in the switch or the throttle linkage, any thoughts?

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	ignition question
Date:	6/14/2010 3:34:52 PM

If you want someone to fix it call Steve at Cathouse Marine 334-358-2838. You can do a search for his many helpful posts under Cat Boat under Boat Maintenance. Trust Steve, he is a good guy.

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	ignition question
Date:	6/14/2010 4:00:46 PM

sounds good, thanks for the info

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	ignition question
Date:	6/14/2010 9:41:16 PM

What part of the lake you on Big Al.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Hey Mr CAT
Date:	6/14/2010 10:02:14 PM

I hit on his name and it brings up his lake which is Logan Martin.

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	ignition question
Date:	6/15/2010 8:03:14 AM

i am across the lake from General Lee at Pocomo Trailer Park

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks GF/Big Al...... please read.
Date:	6/15/2010 11:03:46 AM

Big Al, I am closer to Martin, just outside of Montgomery. Listen closely for a slight clicking sound when trying to start the engine. Locate the exact location of that clicking sound and you will find a solenoid that feeds the starter a signal. If this device clicks and does not engage the starter, it is probably bad. The solinoid is close or next to a 50 amp red push button breaker on most I/Os. You can jump the two lugs on the soleniod and see if the starter engages (No, that is not a recommendation but just information) and if the starter engages the unit is bad. Don't try this if you are mechanically chalenged! It is better to use a test light to test the device. The unit should have power to ONE terminal, until the key is in the "cranking" position, and then the device will have power on both terminal lugs. Hope this helps.

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks GF/Big Al...... please read.
Date:	6/15/2010 5:03:14 PM

that is great, i will try that this weekend. thanks for the detailed info. too bad your not close to logan martin

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