Re: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic

Embarrassed to say this, I had forgotten there is a ballast resistor
directly between the + on the coil and the I on the starter solenoid on
most of these engines. If it's blown your engine will not start, might be
part of the wiring harness. On some there might be a inline fuse holder on
the ignition side of the starter switch. My 1966 Rogue has a fuse in the
fuse holder under the dash marked ignition.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Halweg" <glennhalweg@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic

> Mike,
>
> If you have the V-6 or straight four any GM guy can help you. You can't
> kill either of these engines. I know where you can get expensive help
> around $60.00 an hour. My Rogue put the key in (boat's sat since 1982)
> nothing, fuse labeled ignition corroded actually every fuse needed
> replacement.
>
> Glenn
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Sweeney" <mike.s.sweeney@...>
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 8:03 PM
> Subject: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic
>
>
>> It feels like halfway through the season and I'd hate to throw in the
>> towel... Does anyone know of a mechanic (retired OMC/Johnson or
>> otherwise)
>> in the Chicagoland area that would be willing to take on my electrical
>> system on my 1968 Johnson Reveler. The engine cranks, fuel seems to be
>> flowing, but I just can't seem to get her to fire! I've tried the various
>> suggestions (thanks group) but I'm running out of time and want to see
>> this
>> piece of history,(my childhood), run again!
>>
>> If I don't get it running this season I will be forced to put the boat
>> back
>> on the block. Please help! Thanks,
>>
>>
>> Mike
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