Hello. I have a lot of experience with small engines, but am a total newbie to boat motors.
I detached my friend's boat motor and took it elsewhere to try to get it running. I'm realizing this may have been a mistake, as this means it doesn't have the wiring harness with the thick pins, throttle, ignition, etc.
With another friend's help, we've cleaned out the engine, filter, have fuel and spark, but can't get the engine to turn over. We're thinking it's because of the ignition, choke, throttle, etc.
I've attached a photo of the harness pins and another with some information about the motor.
I'm hoping someone can tell me...
- is it stupid/hopeless to work on this away from the boat? should I re-attach it before doing anything else?
OR
- is there a way to hotwire/trick this motor into thinking it has ignition/permission to start - either by jumpering something on the harness, or the motor itself?
We DO have "ear muffs"
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
I detached my friend's boat motor and took it elsewhere to try to get it running. I'm realizing this may have been a mistake, as this means it doesn't have the wiring harness with the thick pins, throttle, ignition, etc.
With another friend's help, we've cleaned out the engine, filter, have fuel and spark, but can't get the engine to turn over. We're thinking it's because of the ignition, choke, throttle, etc.
I've attached a photo of the harness pins and another with some information about the motor.
I'm hoping someone can tell me...
- is it stupid/hopeless to work on this away from the boat? should I re-attach it before doing anything else?
OR
- is there a way to hotwire/trick this motor into thinking it has ignition/permission to start - either by jumpering something on the harness, or the motor itself?
We DO have "ear muffs"
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.