Mercruiser ignition acting funny....

TomZ

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Top of the afternoon to everyone! Hope everyone has a great weekend out on the water!!

Question...

I'm having a strange problem with the starting/ignition circuit on my 383 (Merc Thunderbolt ignition). When I go to start her, she just turns over, but then as soon as I let go of the key (back to run) she fires and starts. I'm thinking that the starter solenoid might be going south (I bought a replacement), but I was wondering if maybe any of you had any insight into what could be going on.

I hope to be out on the Bay this weekend, but I'm hoping to have this solved first because though she does start now, something is on its way out and I'd rather not be stranded.

Thanks!
 
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