Tohatsu 55hp
Submitted by Shane O on Sat, 2010-12-18 19:06
Hi,
my motor is playing up on me, started this morning at the jetty no problems. Then we went to leave and nothing, i have power as the radio and fishfinder all worked fine. The motor also tilted up and down, but trying to turn the motor over =nothing. We got towed back to the ramp, and just as we got there it started. i then turned it off and tried to start again, then nothing.
any ideas?
snappermiles
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im guessing
you have a loose wire to your starter motor or your ignition switch!!!
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
Shane O
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not mechanical minded
how can i check this?
dagree
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how can i check this?
OL Yella,
If you aren't sure, or confident to do it yourself, I would advise to get it checked by a marine mechanic or someone that is competent.
I, and others, could give you advise online but without having access to your boat we would only be guessing as snapper said.
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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it does sound like a loose
it does sound like a loose wire but as mentioned, get it checked for your own peace 0f mind .not worth risking going out again until its fixed
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snappermiles
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yes i certainly wouldnt be
advising you how to do it if your not mechanically minded! there are a few mobile mechanics floating around this site who would be able to help you out!
and at least this way you will have piece of mind it is going to run sweet next time!
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!