Should be shot

[pass118]

Hey I'm hoping someone can help me with a problem I've gotten myself into. After working all day on my 87 Bayliner with 125 Force I put my battery back in since it had been charging all day and accidentally crossed the positive and negative wires on the terminals and heard a small pop underneath the engine cover. When I realized what I had done I switched them back to where they should have been and now I have no juice going to the ignition. So is there and inline fuse going from the battery to the ignition or did I blow out my ignition switch completely and how can I tell? Does anyone have any tips for me on what to do next (besides kicking myself)? Thanks to all..-Paul

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Should be shot

There should be an inline fuse on the red wire near the batt. The pop was probably the starter solenoid. Check for obvious burned parts at all solenoid wire connects. edit: Don't kick yourself too hard, I did the same thing. I noticed smoke before any pop though.

 

[Nightfisher-]

Re: Should be shot

Your rectifier is probably toast.

 

[pass118]

Re: Should be shot

Thanks for the reply. I'll check it out tomorrow and post back..