Well, I've positively gotten over my head on this one and am looking for any suggestions from the Mercruiser experts here. To make a long story short as possible, a friend took on a 2008 8.1 496 project that was submerged in salt water. He sent the motor out to get an entire rebuild from a local engine shop. They gave the engine back with nothing marine related attached to it, stating that they couldn't figure out where the parts go. We installed new injectors, main wiring harness, PCM or ECM whichever it is on this motor, spark plugs and wires, starter, alternator, Map and TPS sensors, CPS, and new oil and filter. Inspected the fuel system which was cleaned and given new seals and filters after testing good. A bunch of other small things were done to the motor to get rid of the old salt water damaged parts.
Problem is: The motor will not crank. I am using a remote starter ignition switch by Mercruiser. When I initially turn the key to the on position, I can hear the fuel pump kicking on. Once turned to the crank position, Nothing happens. I checked the starting circuit and there is power going into the starting relay, but it has no action that switches power in the relay and activates the starter. I tried swapping relays to make sure that wasn't the problem and it is not. Any suggestions?
I do not have computer software to read fault codes on this motor. I understand that having a computer would be the ideal way to diagnose the issues but at this point it ins't an option. I own the service manual for this particular engine #30 Mercruiser, but the darn thing is more of a burden that a service manual. Under the "No Crank" section, it simply gives suggestions for why the engine will not crank. It gives absolutely NO testing procedures. The very first thing it states is that the engine is not in Neutral. Since the engine is on a stand in my garage, how would I make it "think" it is in Neutral?
Thanks for any suggestions. This engine has been in my garage way too long and I need to do something with it.
Problem is: The motor will not crank. I am using a remote starter ignition switch by Mercruiser. When I initially turn the key to the on position, I can hear the fuel pump kicking on. Once turned to the crank position, Nothing happens. I checked the starting circuit and there is power going into the starting relay, but it has no action that switches power in the relay and activates the starter. I tried swapping relays to make sure that wasn't the problem and it is not. Any suggestions?
I do not have computer software to read fault codes on this motor. I understand that having a computer would be the ideal way to diagnose the issues but at this point it ins't an option. I own the service manual for this particular engine #30 Mercruiser, but the darn thing is more of a burden that a service manual. Under the "No Crank" section, it simply gives suggestions for why the engine will not crank. It gives absolutely NO testing procedures. The very first thing it states is that the engine is not in Neutral. Since the engine is on a stand in my garage, how would I make it "think" it is in Neutral?
Thanks for any suggestions. This engine has been in my garage way too long and I need to do something with it.
