dach side
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- Joined
- Nov 12, 2010
- Messages
- 103
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Harmony
- Vessel Make
- 36' sabreline fast trawler
i've got a no crank/no start concern on a detroit diesel 8.2t engine. some background first, but grab a beer, this could take a while. while doing some trouble shooting on what i thought was a transmission issue, my port engine would not start. cranked fine, but no start. tried with some ether, started, then died. fuel issue. checked system, all ok, checked wiring, etc., then thought "hey, I can't hear my fuel solenoid clicking", so i checked the wiring, grounds, etc. had my wife turn the key on, loud click! hit starter, ran fine. we then drove 1/2 hour to our anchorage. i had noted the port engine seemed to run a little too hot, so next day, i checked pump, impeller, hoses, etc., then tightened the pump belt. started engine, ran fine, but the gauges were all over the place, tach jumping around, etc. figured it was a ground issue and the main ground with 3 wires connected was badly corroded. i cleaned the terminals and stud, reconnected wires, hit the key, no crank/no start. next day, replaced corrodded wires and ring terminals, tried again, no crank/no start. stbd. engine is fine. checked power at ignition switch, none there. checked all relays, fuses, etc., but at this point, i'm out of ideas. any ideas???