OK here we go..... have a 2000 bayline ciera 2352 with a mercruicer 5.0 I replaced the spark plugs new spark plug cables, new battery post, clean up tips of battery cable. clean up lead battery to starter motor. now this is my problem. have 2 battery they are car battery not marine with 650 crank in each fully charge. I put my dual switch to 2 battery when I go to turn on engine, motor turns one quater turn then nothing all you here then is a clicking sound. no action I used this battery last year with no problem.. can it be the battery ?
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I don't think there is any way of knowing unless you provide some more diagnostic information. What does the voltage guage show? At the very least, I think you should have an ammeter and know the voltage of your batteries.
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Although it may be something as simple as a connection somewhere, I would be concerned it's something more serious. How did the plugs look when you pulled them out? Your possibly describing a hydro-lock or rust in a cylinder problem. Try pulling the plugs back out and see if it spins over.
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Battery 2 is your starting battery?
Take the Batteries to any Auto Zone or similar. They can put a load on them and let you know if they are good or not. I would start there. If no good replace and see what happens. (Advance is having a sale on marine batteries) If they are good then I would re-install, double check ALL connections and try again. Hopefully it is just the batteries and not something potentially more serious.
Phil, Vicky, Ashleigh & Sydney
1998 3055 Ciera
(yes, a 1998)
Previous boat: 1993 3055
Dream boat: 70' Azimut or Astondoa 72
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Vice Commodore: Bellevue Yacht ClubComment
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actually the looh ok no rust ... can a car battery be use or do i need a larger crank right now its 650
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I took the battery to auto zone they said battery are OK
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Yes, 650 is OK. Car/auto will work as your starting battery. For your house battery a deep cycle is a much better choice as it is designed take the discharge/draw that a frig, stereo etc better than a starting battery.
Have you installed the batteries and tried again?
As suggested, remove the plugs and crank over that way. If it does spin freely than chances are you are suffering from hydro-lock. If not then see if Auto Zone has a scope as a lender tool. Also, it could be a bad starter. It can be removed and bench tested. I would remove the starter and take it to be bench tested. If OK, then proceed to check the cylinders with a camera. NOTE: Do NOT replace with an automotive starter if the starter is the issue.
Phil, Vicky, Ashleigh & Sydney
1998 3055 Ciera
(yes, a 1998)
Previous boat: 1993 3055
Dream boat: 70' Azimut or Astondoa 72
Sea Doo XP
Sea Doo GTI SE
Life is short. Boats are cool.
The family that plays together stays together.
Vice Commodore: Bellevue Yacht ClubComment
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is it safe to remove all plug and spray wd40 into cylinder then try to turn motor over
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I would not do that yet. First try to bump it. If it is hydro-locked you will want to determine what caused it. (water, fuel etc) Mixing WD40 into it may make it more difficult to determine what the liquid really is. I say this because I just had a situation with one of my Jet Ski's where it was "hydro-locked". It was excessive oil that caused my situation. Grant it we are compairing a SBC to a 2 cylinder Bombardier Engine but the premiss is still the same.printman wrote:
is it safe to remove all plug and spray wd40 into cylinder then try to turn motor over
Phil, Vicky, Ashleigh & Sydney
1998 3055 Ciera
(yes, a 1998)
Previous boat: 1993 3055
Dream boat: 70' Azimut or Astondoa 72
Sea Doo XP
Sea Doo GTI SE
Life is short. Boats are cool.
The family that plays together stays together.
Vice Commodore: Bellevue Yacht ClubComment
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I would pull plugs and try turning it over.... If you dont have any water or fluids shooting out the plug holes then it's not hydro locked... if you do this and it seems to get slightly better with with the plugs out... Sounds like you have a ground issue... Check all ground locations make sure they are clean and tight... I find that when I connect electrical items on my boat. I use some battery terminal spray on all my electrical connections to help them get good contact and prevent corrosion.... Good Luck......
Another possibilty is that when changing out the parts and things you may have accidentaly knocked it out of time. This can cause an engine to start hard.
If you have a weak starter and it is slightly out of time it could cause it to stop and click.........
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Well, if you suspect water in the cylinder, check that out first. Cranking can damage the engine if there is water in it. Pull some plugs and check somehow for water.
Other causes are most likely :
1. Wiring. Ground wire connections are just as important as hot. Connections at starter as well.
2. Starter. Do some tests.
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Did you try bypassing the switch? Also, are you turning to BOTH batteries or battery #2 ?
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is there a way to turn the engine by hand with the plugs out
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both battery
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Bypass the switch with a known good battery
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