Nitro Boating - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

Possible manual, but use Comment menu to correct if this is not it. https://traxxas.com/sites/default/files/3510_manual_operation-instructions-3504-and-3510.pdf https://traxxas.com/sites/default/files/3510_manual_operation-instructions-3504-and-3510.pdf

Is this a straight 24V system... not a 12v - 24v.Correct.. The best advice is use a 50-60 amp resettable breaker..with 6 gauge wire (minimum 8 gauge) ... make sure your connections are clean, tight, and greased to prevent corrosion. USE a BIG HEAVY "jumper" cable between the + and - terminals. Here are several sites that explain what you need to know.. I went from a 12-24v to a straight 36v Motorguide on my 21ft triton.. WOW!!!! talk about BAD A$$!! I use the felt washers under all battery connections and the battery spray liberally on each connection.. 24 and 36 volt Wiring Diagrams 24 volt trolling motor wiring Google Search https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/battery-accessories-16452/battery-accessories-16508/battery-cables---accessories-17650/2000/ford/contour?sort=price+asc https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/super-start-4986/chemicals---fluids-16461/battery-chemicals-17661/battery-protection/01342/4742198/2000/ford/contour https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/bwd-3123/battery-accessories-16452/battery-accessories-16508/battery-cables---accessories-17650/battery-cable/jc312/2601175/2000/ford/contour

look under deck at the transom in the drain well. Also--Google 1999 Nitro boat wiring diagram and you will see images that include the location of the pump along the transom Starboard side. https://www.google.com/search?q=1999+Nitro+boat+wiring+diagram&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS697US697&tbm=isch&imgil=P7wl3N_nwJ4EGM%253A%253BBhU-fAfmA-M9bM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.bbcboards.net%25252Fshowthread.php%25253Ft%2525253D90567&source=iu&pf=m&fir=P7wl3N_nwJ4EGM%253A%252CBhU-fAfmA-M9bM%252C_&usg=__MW6ZhEGawiwpd0YpuaEBq5WP8tw%3D&biw=1280&bih=895&ved=0ahUKEwig6OmN5dXTAhWm2YMKHSawDgsQyjcIQg&ei=LuIKWaAZprOPBKbgulg#imgrc=P7wl3N_nwJ4EGM:

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Under the dash

Look under the dash

It's located in the rear compartment centered on the bottom of the boat in front of the transom.

The kill switch keeps the ignition from firing but doesn't keep the motor from spinning over.

I would have the battery tested anyway to make sure you don't have a dead cell. Usually even with a weak battery the starter will try to engage the flywheel on top of the motor.Besides the battery check the fuse located on the motor. If all is good then you can remove the starter for testing and possible rebuilding.

Check to make sure the fuse is good and you have power going to the switch and then to the wires (brown for positive and black for negative) in the bilge area using a 12 volt tester. If you have power to the brown wire while grounded to the black wire then the pump will need to be cleaned, have the impeller replaced or replace the pump. The pump is located in the rear compartment attached to a board mounted to the inside bottom of the boat at the center near the transom.

Look under the dashboard.

Check the fuses and the battery connections.

The serial number on the boat is located on the back (transom) right hand side near where the hull meets the deck. On the outboard motor it's on the bracket that attaches the motor to the transom and usually on the engine block as well.

More than likely your carburetors are gummed up with old fuel that turns to varnish after sitting for a long period of time without fuel stabilizer. You can easily test this by spraying a little quick start starting fluid into the carburetors and then try to start the motor. If it cranks up, for even a few seconds, then start by rebuilding the carburetors. If this solves your problem then I would recommend changing your water pump impeller as well.

Sorry about your dad,I do have a nitro boat 17dc the only buttons I would say they are is the bilge pump, airrater,running lights, or to bring up the motor. If this dose not help if you are close to a bass proshops they will help you get a book for your boat they do sell the nitro boats there.good luck

If you are replacing the motor and are getting a new one,any type of hydraulic fluid will do.In an emergency you can use g/box oil.But only if you are replacing what is there.Hope this helps

I would say its the coil from the "heat sink" that it goes through after shutdown. The mechanics probably can not duplicate your "ON WATER" conditions in a shop. They probably take off the hood cover for access, run it in a tank without the load of the boat, or just use the "Muffs" with no resistance on the prop or engine at all.

You may also be fuel starved. The checkvalves in the fuellines may be allowing the fuel to siphon back to the tank. The engine takes off good until the float chambers run dry, then you are trying to pull the fuel up and there is a lag. When you are "Working with the throttle" you are regulating the throttle opening to match available fuel. Also check the fuel screens if a Tech has not done so. Would be interested to know outcome.

Read the voltage after running for one or two minuets. if its any lower than 13vdc you charger is bad. if the voltage is ok then your batteries are bad.

Disconnected all the circuits at the battery end. Reattached each circuit one at a time . I connected the hot lead first then used a fluke voltmeter on mil amp setting -used the red lead to the end of the load wire black negative end and the black fluke lead to the negative battery post -- registered the current draw and found the circuit that was draining battery then went to each device on the circuit in this case it was a bad bilge pump motor for some reason it was shorting out but not enought to blow the circuit fuse.

need year and make? Tools(1) A compression gauge (2) a spark gap tester.(3) A Clymer service manual for your engine. (you can purchase from your local dealer). I know all these are expensive but if your going to be a outboard owner you will always need them. Troubleshooting (1) check compression. without the year and make I'm giving you a average numbers. Look at your Clymer manual for specific specs. all cylinders need to be over 100 lbs and equal each other within 5 lbs.(2) check spark. use a spark gap tester all cylinders should jump a half inch gap. if you have good compression and good spark, fuel is the problem nine times out of ten .Ethanol gas is proven to stay stable in fuel systems for only 30 days in 90 + degree heat. Drain gas tank,clean fuel lines replace primer bulb and replace all fuel filters. Yamaha has a gravity filter under engine cowl clean it. Finally replace spark plugs, I know spark plugs probably don't look bad but this is a outboard. Fresh spark plugs means less resistance for the ignition system. The ignition system is week compared to automotive. Test drive boat, if the problem is still there then there is further steps to take. Again I don't know the make so I guessing what fuel injected system. Pull out your clymer manual. what is great about the Clymer Manual for Novice techs is it gives detailed info on your outboard. Troubleshooting tips and teaches you how your outboard works. without the test information I would guess the electric fuel pump. but test everything first because a mercury efi fuel pump will set you back 600.00