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#1fisherman
02-22-2010, 05:37 PM
so i just bought this 1983 bayliner 19ft... its has a 4 cylinder volvo penta motor with a 270 outdrive... i got it home got a battery and put it in... i try and start it and it doesnt make any noise.. the gauges move but the engine doesnt make a sound.. anyone have an idea of what it mite be!! thank you
bassmeister
02-22-2010, 08:24 PM
If you can make sure you are getting voltage to the starter motor and that there is no evedince of corrosion on the battery cables leading to the starter.
fishfinder
02-23-2010, 07:28 PM
did it run before you bought it. you did run it first right?
DockRat
02-24-2010, 05:19 AM
Bad starter ? Siezed motor ? Ignition switch ?
Did the guy flush it before storing ?
How long has it been sitting ?
Does it look like this ?
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg263/badboatpics/P1010050.jpg
Does the motor turn over ?
Can you turn it by hand with the plugs out ?
Pull the spark plugs and check them could have rust in the chambers from sitting ?
Pour some ATF or Marvel Mystery Oil in the chambers and turn it by hand or with a big screwdriver on the flywheel 360 degrees then more oil till you can use the starter. With the chambers oiled it will foul the plugs right away.
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