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starts then dies

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Hello, 1987 32 carver no start both Eng Starts the dies, I have power at positive side of coil when cranking, no power at ballast resistor but i have power coming out of ignition switch, is there a shut off switch? where can i find a wiring diagram? Thanks
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What engines?
1997 Carver 405
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350 mercruisers
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To be clear, both engines have exactly the same problem ? A little more info could help the guys.......did this just start like this or has it been on and off ?

As far as a diagram....try a search for mercruiser inboard engine wiring etc, etc.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: starts then dies

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Most of these issues are fuel related. Is it old or bad fuel? Have you changed filters? Cleaned up your flame arrestors? Anyway, try this PDF link
https://carveryachts.blob.core.windows. ... ver_87.pdf

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