SeaSprite195
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After running all day hardcore on the lake with no problems we get back to the idle zone to recover the boat and it just dies. Checked ignition fuse (next to starter switch, 25 amp) and it was blown. Put another in. Immediately turning ignition to on position (not to start, just the on) it blows again. Kept blowing them, about 4 total and instantly. They are WAY too hot to touch. Any ideas?
I'm just confused because it ran awesome all day, then just died at the end, causing us to row and push on to trailer.
Note: I did remove the original igntion switch and put in a 50A toggle switch for "engine circuit" (don't know the term) and a 65A push button switch. I did this because I'm a sucker for losing keys!
Anyways this combination has been used for the last 4 trips with no problems with this toggle and push button start.
Throw me some ideas!
Oh yeah other key info: installed Pertronix ignition so from ignition toggle switch, I ran a dedicated 16g wire to the + side of coil. I also cut the resistance wire going from choke to coil. There were two wires, one purple and one purple w/ yellow stripe. I cut purple. Was that the right one?
I'm just confused because it ran awesome all day, then just died at the end, causing us to row and push on to trailer.
Note: I did remove the original igntion switch and put in a 50A toggle switch for "engine circuit" (don't know the term) and a 65A push button switch. I did this because I'm a sucker for losing keys!
Anyways this combination has been used for the last 4 trips with no problems with this toggle and push button start.
Throw me some ideas!
Oh yeah other key info: installed Pertronix ignition so from ignition toggle switch, I ran a dedicated 16g wire to the + side of coil. I also cut the resistance wire going from choke to coil. There were two wires, one purple and one purple w/ yellow stripe. I cut purple. Was that the right one?
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