Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

mercrude

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1983 four winns with a 1983 485 185 hp. IO<br />bought boat put it on water ran great but starter was draging put rebuilt starter on put boat on water ran great for 30 min. half way across lake it was like somebody turned off key loss of power then shut off any Ideas would be greatly appretiated you guys are a great help
 
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DJ

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Well, I guess that excludes me!
 

mercrude

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

thanks for being honest and true to yourself
 

JB

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Duhh. Huh??
 

mercrude

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

I hope you talk to your wife and kids with a better attitude
 

mercrude

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Hey JB the Dixie Chicks are smarter than you
 

L Christopher

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Did you check the key. Maybe be somebody shut it off.
 
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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

check the wire from the coil to the starter soleniod. it is a yellow 14 ga. wire hence the goat with the yellow shoes. :)
 

moderator1

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Post locked.<br /><br />Personal atttacks are not necessary, or tolerated.
 

JB

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Re: Note: ONLY SMART/EXPERIENCED PEOPLE REPLY PLEASE

Sorry if I offended you, Mercrude, but your topic was thoughtlessly arrogant and your post did not show evidence that you had read or heeded the "Suggestions for New Posters".<br /><br />Let's cross it out and start over. <br /><br />Peace?
 
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