[C320-list] Starting issue

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I had the problem due to a poor/corroded connection at the starter motor. Rollie #182 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "warren updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 
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Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 4:08:43 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Starting issue 

Starting current does not pass through the pedestal. The starter switch 
powers a relay on the engine that switches in the starting current. Since 
you had power in the pedestal then lost it, it could be a ground fault. It's 
a good opportunity to check all connections and connectors as recommended 
below. Start with the wiring harness in the pedestal and all the 
connections there. There should be one incoming 12V pos. and negative 
larger than the other (instrument) wires. Pay close attention to these. 
Move to the terminal strip on the engine and follow each wire to its end. 
I'll bet you'll find something. Also, check the starting relay. 

Warren & Pattie Updike 
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar" 
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay 




-----Original Message----- 
From: bruceheyman at cox.net [mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:24 AM 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Starting issue 

Jim, 
I would check all of the connections first. Make sure they are tight and 
that the cables have not corroded at the crimp. The first try sounded like 
the positive cable to the starter, the big one, was disconnected. 
There are some fuses and fusable links which you need to make sure are ok as 
well b4 you replace the switches. 
A multi-meter will allow you to check the connections and the switches. 
Bruce 
Somerset 671 SoCal 
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From: james_delong 
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Subject: [C320-list] Starting issue 
Sent: Jun 8, 2009 5:59 AM 

After a great two days off the coast of Georgia we returned to home port 
only to find we could not start to engine. Sea Tow did a great job pushing 
us into our slip. Paid for the membership for three years! 

After starting the engine successfully about 5 times on the trip the last 
try went like this..... 

First attempt, power was to the panel (oil pressure light went on, etc) but 
the starter button did nothing. After a few try's turning the key off and 
on then trying the button again, we had no power to the panel. It acted as 
if the batteries were not turned on. Nothing! Batteries are fine as all 
other electrical equipment is working as it should. 

Just nothing at the ignition. I'm guessing it is the ignition switch or 
starter button. My thought is to just replace both. 

Any other ideas? Anything else in the system that may cause power to be 
interrupted at the ignition? 

Thanks all! Jim #453 


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