bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

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My friend was helping me start my mercruiser 3.0 - he bypassed the 55 amp fuse just before the starter, the fuse had fallen apart at some point, is this going to cause problems for me, stupid questions are allowed right?
:embarassed:

 

[spdracr39]

Re: bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

Depends on whether melted wiring and/or fire are problems. I think you know the answer to your question, fix it before it costs you a bunch of extra money.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

there is no starter fuse, that 90A block is for the main wiring system . Very early boats didnt have such an item. It`s currently called the "Lawer Fuse"

 

[Don S]

Re: bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

It`s currently called the "Lawer Fuse"

No, it's not. That is what Bond-o calls it. Never heard anyone else use the term.

 

[joysticks]

Re: bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

O.K. I figured that it would cause some problem but wasn't sure what, I definitely will get that fuse replaced. Thank You All !! btw I'm a 67 yr old lady who will have lots of stupid questions before that boat gets running properly so thanks for your patience

 

[joysticks]

Re: bypassing starter fuse mercruiser 3.0l

I would be in a lot of trouble with my boat if I didn't have kind peeps/folks like you all to help me along, thank you all very much!!!:joyous: