First time out, engine died on me!!

[mase9921]

Okay, I have a brand spanking new Outback DD and the first time out I get about 100 ft. from the ramp and the engine just dies like I hit the kill switch or something. I know you're thinking I pulled the cord, but trust me, that's not the issue. I will probably have to take it back to the dealer for service, but was wondering if anyone had any thoughts of a simple fix? It turns over and everything, but just won't start.

I am in not way an engine buff, but just from looking in the rear, there is a black wire just hanging there, I will try and take a pic of it and maybe if someone else has this boat, they can tell if it's supposed to be plugged in somewhere, I mean I'm not genious, but it seems like it shouldn't just be hanging there.

HELP ME, I want to go out tomorrow!

Thanks,

[mase9921]

Well I have a great picture, it's even small enough to upload, but I keep getting some weird error message, so if anyone can help, I can email them the pic.

Thanks again

[mase9921]

Ok, another reply from myself I was reading that this could be a loose engine ground? Since ground wires are black, maybe this is what's keeping my engine from starting, if I jus knew where it goes!

[JoeTechie]

Email me the pic (joe1 @ joetechie . com)

I'll post it for all to see.

A few quetions that will help us:

What size engine ?
Did the dealer do a checkout on it ?

Things do come loose in travel so It could be nothing.

-Joe

[JoeTechie]

Here is the pic:






It is the 310 Carb. engine.

[futuredeadguy]

Mase:

This may be a waste of your time since I don't have the same boat, but it's worth a shot. Here's a photo of what mine looks like - this is from my '05 Mobius LSV 325MPI

The black wire that leads to the yellow connector is the ground for the wakeplate hydraulics, so that's probably not what you're looking for. Might be a good idea to check for a similar connector that's missing the wire, though. One thing I noticed in your photo - I don't see a black wire leading to the purple molex connector - maybe it's hidden by the other wires? Mine has a black wire there.

Hope this doesn't make things worse.

Jim

[mase9921]

Thanks for the help, I still can't figure out if it's supposed to be connected to anything, there just doesn't seem like there is anywhere for it to go. Upon futher investigation, I can say that it is coming from the part that all the spark plugs are connected to. I'll call the dealer tomorrow and let you all know what they, I'm sure you can't wait!! haha, thanks again, let me know if you think of anything else

mase

[Orlandoboats]

That wire is not to be hooked up to anything during normal operation. It is used to time the engine. That is not your problem. Is the engine getting fuel?

[smokedog2]

If that wire really is for engine timing only it shoud have a little tag.

[mase9921]

Orlandoboats,
Thanks for clearing that up for me, I just thought it was odd that it wasn't connected to anything. As far as I can tell, the boat is getting fuel, I am no mechanic, but I took the top off and the carb was wet with fuel. IS there any other way to tell if it's getting fuel?