cadeco Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hi Guys. My port motor turns but does not start. Let me explain: I Had the boat on the water and that motor would run idle as a swiss clock but when trying to accelerate it would die. A mechanic told me that the problem was with the sensor at the distributor ( very expensive little part). Well he changed the sensor and replaced the kit of the carburetor together w/ the spark plugs. After all of that the motor now cranks/turns but does not start. He asked me twice for the kill switch and I have no clue if the boat even have one. I need help w/ that -- Anyone know if the 2850 SX has a kill switch ? and if yes , Where is it ?- If not, What could be the culprit ? Thanks Very much !!! PS: The other motor works fine ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bt Doctur Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 what motor, what drive, is there spark from the coil? is there 12v at the coil? MOB or safety lanyard on the dash. shuts motor off if you fall overboard Usually a Red button or small red switch https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=lanyard++safety+switches&atb=v224-1&iax=images&ia=images Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Look below the throttle.... What year is the boat? I would find a new mechanic if he can't locate the kill switch if equipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Sure sounds like a person removed the switch & connected the wires. Wires have come apart ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramoszx12r@comcast.net Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Phillbo said: Look below the throttle.... What year is the boat? I would find a new mechanic if he can't locate the kill switch if equipped. I agree with Phillbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewm3i Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I think he forgot to hook something back up...verify the coil wire is attached. Make sure the plug wires are hooked up properly to each cylinder, etc. That boat probably doesn't have a kill switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, drewm3i said: I think he forgot to hook something back up...verify the coil wire is attached. Make sure the plug wires are hooked up properly to each cylinder, etc. That boat probably doesn't have a kill switch. I was told years ago if you want to find out what is wrong, start with looking where someone has worked on it. Denny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewm3i Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, Denny said: I was told years ago if you want to find out what is wrong, start with looking where someone has worked on it. Denny. Sound advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramoszx12r@comcast.net Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 39 minutes ago, Denny said: I was told years ago if you want to find out what is wrong, start with looking where someone has worked on it. Denny. That is for sure.I start to do my own mechanic work because bad work from the so call profesional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 The difference between a amateur & a professional. You do not know when the pro has overcharged you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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