Motor will not turn over, not even a click, electrics ok

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kevink82

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Brilliant of me! I even posted this in the wrong forum 1st time around...<br />Hey folks, brand new to this and did check out the forum but need some direction. I have an 83 Bayliner Bowrider with a 130 Volvo Penta I/O. Just replaced the alternator and the battery. I have juice. Horn and all the gauges and electrics work but boat motor will not tun over, not even a click. Am I doing something wrong? Does shifter have to be in neutral? Where is Neutral? Does the outdrive need to be in a down and locked postion? I am ignorant...totally so please help! If someone would care to walk me thru some checks I would love a phone call as I was supposed to pick my son up to take him boating this AM. Perhaps it is a quick easy fix..508-479-0190...thanks, Kevin<br /><br />--------------------<br />Kevin (in trouble if I am here)
 
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rybad

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Re: Motor will not turn over, not even a click, electrics ok

Usually the drive needs to be in neutral to start. That would be the center position on your shifter (forward being "forward", and back being "reverse")<br /><br />What is the history? Is this your first boat? Did it run last summer? Did you winterize properly? (could have cracked block.. hydrolock etc.)<br /><br />-Dave
 
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Haut Medoc

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Re: Motor will not turn over, not even a click, electrics ok

Bad solenoid, starter, or loose/corroded connections, bad wire esp. keyswitch to solenoid.Not really my business, but I would familiarize myself with the boat before I would take out the kids. Breaking down by yourself is a bummer.Breaking down with the kids can be downriight dangerous.
 
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JB

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Re: Motor will not turn over, not even a click, electrics ok

Duplicate post.
 
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