F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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I have to do this from main cabin and fly bridge.
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Re: F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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95% chance its the ballast resistor .
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Re: F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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Thx where would i find the location of this on my boat is there one for flybridge and one for main cabin. Thx again
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Re: F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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The ballast resistor is on the engine, typically near the ignition control box.
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Thx sure enough 100% right thanks...... fixed no problems fires up every time better then ever
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Re: F36 Tri fly 1977 have to hold key in start position to keep port motor running

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Wow, just saw this post re: starting. I have an old Silverton I'm selling with 318's that has that same issue. Hadn't found the problem, so hoping this is it. Incidentally, reason for selling, I've purchased a 1972 F36 for my new boat. Have loved this model since it came out, took this long to get one, I'm excited. Thanks for the tip. Dave Foote
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