Posted By: StormVet
Battery cable - 05/15/16 01:17 PM
Can a battery cable that has a break in the ground wire cause motor performance problems while running? I mean does it effect the firing of the plugs. Is it the only ground source for the boat. Sorry I have a 88 Yamaha pro v 150.
Posted By: Undertaker56
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 01:47 PM
Im sure it can. needs to be 100 percent
Posted By: Cast
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 02:18 PM
Yes. There is no frame to ground to. If either battery cable gets loose, your electrical system is kaput.
I am assuming a fiberglass boat.
Not sure of the Yamahas...... running E-TECs do not require a battery even be connected to run. A loose or disconnect of a battery cable only affects battery charging.
Posted By: StormVet
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 03:02 PM
Yes sir. It a skeeter sf175.
Posted By: bowhunter247
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 03:43 PM
Negative post on the battery is the only true ground
Posted By: StormVet
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 04:32 PM
Can this possibly make the motor cut out or have a loss of power.
Posted By: Cast
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 04:40 PM
I don't know for sure, but probably.
Posted By: StormVet
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 06:02 PM
Can this possibly make the motor cut out or have a loss of power.
Posted By: Bob Landry
Re: Battery cable - 05/15/16 06:35 PM
No, the motor generates it's own ignition spark. How do you think the pull start motors run? A bad ground would probably damage the alternator/charting system.
Also, even if it's an aluminum boat, the hull should never be used as a ground.
Posted By: kevine80
Re: Battery cable - 05/16/16 02:49 AM
--- if the cable has a problem replace it --just askin for lots of other possible problems
Posted By: Hog Jaw
Re: Battery cable - 05/17/16 11:49 PM
Replace cable and cable ends