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Force 40hp...another problem, won't start!
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<blockquote data-quote="JL8Jeff" data-source="post: 399872" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Sounds like you have a lot of resistance if the battery cable is getting hot and starting to smoke. Clean all your connections really well, make sure you have a good ground that is clean. You may want to even pull the spark plugs out of the motor to see if it helps to crank it over easier. If the rings are sticking it could cause the starter to work too hard to crank it over. If the starter isn't turning easily you will overtax the battery and wiring. Your neg battery cable could be damaged now if it got so hot it started to smoke, that should be replaced. I had a similar issue with the Chevy 350 in my jet boat and smoked the cable because I think there was surface rust in the cylinder walls making it very difficult to crank over. I replaced the battery cables after getting it fired up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL8Jeff, post: 399872, member: 12995"] Sounds like you have a lot of resistance if the battery cable is getting hot and starting to smoke. Clean all your connections really well, make sure you have a good ground that is clean. You may want to even pull the spark plugs out of the motor to see if it helps to crank it over easier. If the rings are sticking it could cause the starter to work too hard to crank it over. If the starter isn't turning easily you will overtax the battery and wiring. Your neg battery cable could be damaged now if it got so hot it started to smoke, that should be replaced. I had a similar issue with the Chevy 350 in my jet boat and smoked the cable because I think there was surface rust in the cylinder walls making it very difficult to crank over. I replaced the battery cables after getting it fired up. [/QUOTE]
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