marbledmurrelet
Active Member
Had a bit of an adventure on Boxing Day...
Went out to pull our crab traps, after starting without issue, and warming the engine ('94 7.4L Mercruiser) up thoroughly, we left the dock about 5 minutes in cruising at 3400-3600 RPM (25mph) the engine cut out.
The engine made no noise or indication something was wrong, it was as if someone turn the key to off. Couldn't start the engine again, came in on the kicker...
The main engine is by no means an angel, it has had issues $$$$ in the past.
I am just looking for any incite as to what happened before we call in a "medic". I feel it is either the spark or fuel, I prefer the spark theory as the engine did not cough or sputter as it would if the fuel pump packed it in... it just cut off cleanly . The engine is trying to start but will not catch...
Any theory or ideas are welcome ( I have an opinion of the engine...lol)
Thanks,
MM
Went out to pull our crab traps, after starting without issue, and warming the engine ('94 7.4L Mercruiser) up thoroughly, we left the dock about 5 minutes in cruising at 3400-3600 RPM (25mph) the engine cut out.
The engine made no noise or indication something was wrong, it was as if someone turn the key to off. Couldn't start the engine again, came in on the kicker...
The main engine is by no means an angel, it has had issues $$$$ in the past.
I am just looking for any incite as to what happened before we call in a "medic". I feel it is either the spark or fuel, I prefer the spark theory as the engine did not cough or sputter as it would if the fuel pump packed it in... it just cut off cleanly . The engine is trying to start but will not catch...
Any theory or ideas are welcome ( I have an opinion of the engine...lol)
Thanks,
MM