454 -- Starting Issues
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Printed Date: April-28-2024 at 8:19pm
Topic: 454 -- Starting Issues
Posted By: NautiqueJeff
Subject: 454 -- Starting Issues
Date Posted: August-15-2017 at 11:37pm
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I just picked up a 1988 Martinique, mostly because it has a very low-hour 454 in it. I was planning to put the 454 in my single-engine Fish Nautique, but someone bought that Fish Nautique before I had a chance to even pick up the Martinique. So now I have a Martinique with a 454, and I want to get the 454 running before I try to sell the entire package. The engine cranks fine, and compression is good. Gas is fresh. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and points all appear new. The coil had a terminal broken off, so I was really hoping that was the only issue. I tried a spare coil today, but I'm still not getting any spark. I may try a brand new coil tomorrow. Anyone have any other thoughts? The engine doesn't have any sign of firing at all. https://youtu.be/Hkn5zoVUMH4" rel="nofollow - Video of Engine ------------- Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine) |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-15-2017 at 11:44pm
Are you getting power to the coil? Are the points providing a clean coil ground when closed? Get the VOM out!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: NautiqueJeff
Date Posted: August-15-2017 at 11:47pm
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Yeah, haven't taken any measurements yet. I didn't have it with me today. Hope it is something easy! ------------- Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine) |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-15-2017 at 11:50pm
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Clean the point contact faces and see what happens. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: ultrahots
Date Posted: August-16-2017 at 1:00am
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How much for the package as it sits ? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6960&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1980 Show Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: August-16-2017 at 1:14am
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Now that would be hilarious since he just towed it from the Midwest back to NC. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: NautiqueJeff
Date Posted: August-16-2017 at 10:52pm
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Got it running today! Tried another spare coil, and played around with the points some. Looking good now! I have a belt set and an impeller coming from Townsend, and then I am going to drop it in the water and see how it does. ------------- Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine) |