Outboard motor submerged in salt water fix

In the occurrence of your outboard motor becoming submerged in salt water it is a good idea to do all or at least some of the following to stop it from ceasing and rusting. If any sand/dirt is caught inside the motor please don’t crank it and go and get it professionally serviced. If your motor...

Outboard motor ignition problem checklist.

The following checklist is designed to organize your search through the ignition system and the tests that follow will help you to pinpoint the source of the problem. If you are unaware of how to do any of these tests, click on some of the links available on this site to find a professional to repair...

Checking the stop circuit on an outboard motor.

If you plan on troubleshooting an ignition problem when there is no spark  in more than one cylinder then using the key switch elimination method is your best first step. This test is performed at the motor and thereby eliminating an problem area in the wiring harness in between the control box and...

Outboard motor ignition spark plug troubleshooting.

There are many simple checks you can perform without a lot of test equipment around. Having a good spark on each cylinder is essential. It is also extremely important to generate enough spark at the spark plugs to crank your outboard. You must also have a good battery, a good starter, clean and tight...

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