Motor won't start after impact

bugeater1 · 12-28-2006, 02:04 PM

I damaged my skeg due to impact with something while fishing. The impact was moderate and chipped the front of my skeg. I also bent it. Immediatey after impact, my 2000 Evinrude 150 ficht RAM shut down and would not start. My guages "chirp" normally when the ignition is turned but won't turn over. Any suggestions? Thanks

BarnacleBillsMarine · 12-28-2006, 02:50 PM

Are you running a sainless wheel? Can you hear the stater bendix working? IF you said yes to both then you may have done gear damage in the lower.

wmalloy382 · 12-28-2006, 03:02 PM

Did you check for carbon build up?

Kamper · 12-28-2006, 03:09 PM

On the off-chance that this motor uses an electric fuel-pump, try disconnecting the battery cables and hook it up again. This is not likley to work for you since I have only heard of cars set up this way but thought I'd share just in case.

Also check the emergency kill switches just in case you jumped hardr than you thought when it hit.

Good luck!

Fishing FINattic · 12-28-2006, 03:16 PM

Donuts to dollars something is bent in the lower unit.
Try taking the cowling off and turn the motor over by hand, if you cant, there is your problem.
Tim

My Gal · 12-28-2006, 03:55 PM

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Fishing FINattic - 12/28/2006 4:16 PM

Donuts to dollars something is bent in the lower unit.
Try taking the cowling off and turn the motor over by hand, if you cant, there is your problem.
Tim

Good starting point. Would add:

Take the plugs out to relieve compression and put in gear. Then try out of gear.

iron banks · 12-28-2006, 04:27 PM

Bent drive shaft

bugeater1 · 12-28-2006, 04:47 PM

I Found the problem (20 AMP fuze under the cowling) Thanks to all who responded with positive comments.

kloweree · 12-28-2006, 05:03 PM

I'll bet it"s a 20oz fuse under the cowling

mikie · 12-28-2006, 05:28 PM

Where do you get 20 oz fuses?

Kamper · 12-28-2006, 05:59 PM

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mikie - 12/28/2006 6:28 PM

Where do you get 20 oz fuses?

Jo's Beer and Electonics emporium. I think it's a multifunction transactor.

Fishing FINattic · 12-28-2006, 06:34 PM

Wow.... you popped a 20amp fuse when hitting something!
Please keep us updated if this is the only damage. I wouldnt even thought to check the fuses after a mechanical contact like that!
Hope that takes care of it. Constant attemps at cranking on a motor that will not turn over (do to physical damage) would pop the fuse.
Tim