On 4 Jun 2005 05:13:42 -0700, "richard"
wrote:

For the second time in a month(in about 40 attemps), I have had a
problem when trying to start my engine. I have a 93 Four Winns I/O
(Ford)with king Cobra lower end. when I went to start the engine,
nothing happens, no turning over, no clicking of the starter. Tried
both batteries and one at a time. It is as if the engine was in gear or
the emegency shut off cord had been pulled.

Some stern drives have interlocks that prevent the engine from being
started unless the drive is fully down. A dock neighbour had a
problem with this when marine growth prevented his leg from being
lowered far enough to close the interlock switch - I think running the
leg up and down a few times may have crushed some of the marine
beasties, and permitted the interlock to close so he could start the
engine.


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