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Starboard ignition switches start port motor

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:00 pm
by zseevers
I have a 1979 Trojan 32. When I try to start the starboard motor the port starter engages. It has been intermittent for a couple of years but now consistently misbehaves. I am planning on replacing all ignition switches but wanted to see if anyone had any other suggestions. Motors are Chrysler 360s ARCO starters. Thanks in advance.

Re: Starboard ignition switches start port motor

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 10:49 pm
by prowlersfish
Sounds like the diode for the emergency/parallel start system is going bad.

https://www.trojanboats.net/zencart/ind ... ts_id=1379

Re: Starboard ignition switches start port motor

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:48 am
by zseevers
Thank you so much for your help. I guarantee you saved me another 10 hours of tracing wires.

Re: Starboard ignition switches start port motor

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:02 pm
by prowlersfish
Glad to help.

Re: Starboard ignition switches start port motor

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:12 am
by P-Dogg
zseevers wrote: Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:48 am Thank you so much for your help. I guarantee you saved me another 10 hours of tracing wires.
You can buy the manual for your boat from Beacon. Highly recommended.

https://www.trojanboats.net/zencart/ind ... cts_id=615