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Old 08-29-2006, 08:44 PM
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Wiring Harness

Hello,

I have an A4 in my '79 Catalina 30. The engine runs very well, however, I have had some problems when I am out on the water that has me concerned. Once in a while, I turn the key and nothing happens at all! The ammeter moves but the engine doesn't turn over.

An "Engine Guy" that was working in the marina on one occassion when this occured did a check of the engine and determined that I probably need a new wiring harness. He suggested an emergency fix, which I needed to employ the other day and it worked fine. I use a wire with a clip on each end and I bypass the wiring harness by connecting it to the "S" terminal in the solenoid and the "Output" terminal on the alternator and then turning the key. It works every time but I am sure that it isn't the best thing to do!!

Do you have any other solutions or do you agree that it is the wiring harness. If it is, can they be purchased through Moyer Marine.

Jack Manning
S/V Victim of Fate
Atlantic City, NJ
gpd955@msn.com
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