[Hudson River Steve]

I doubt that there is anything wrong with the starter itself. It is isloated from the rest of the electrical system by the starter solenoid. I was just suggesting to double check the wiring around the starter solenoid and the starter slave solenoid as they were probably disturbed durring the starter replacement and there are connections to the ignition system. If there are no broken wires, nothing is miswired and all your voltages check out then move on to the fuel system.

[ColoradoDiablo]

I'd take the starter to NAPA , Autozone or whoever and have it tested to start with. Are you sure that you have wires in the correct spot? Make sure all connections are clean.
If it ran fine before you had the starter rebuilt then chances are it is something that was done during that repair. How long did it sit between when it ran fine and getting the starter rebuilt?
This is a interesting problem please make sure to keep us advised.
Larry

[truckingeorgia79]

@ ColoradoDiablo: it only sat one week prior to having the starter problem. Next weekend I am going to check all the wires and connections on the starter, as well as following the wires back to where they go to make sure they are good. I will keep everyone updated on the status of my poor sick Mariah

[truckingeorgia79]

The day my engine quit working I took these pics while we were waiting on SeaTow. Hope you enjoy and get a laugh on my behalf...

[Zackattack]

Originally Posted by truckingeorgia79

The day my engine quit working I took these pics while we were waiting on SeaTow. Hope you enjoy and get a laugh on my behalf...

At least she had a nice soft beach!

[truckingeorgia79]

Well attempted to start boat this morning and what do you know it started as if nothing was wrong. Let it idle a little bit then just as the risers were starting to get warm it started to sputter then died. I attempted to restart, it started then died again. Started one more time then quickly started messing with the choke valve (closing it a little) and it stayed running. Once I let go of the choke valve it sputtered and died. So I know I have a choke problem but don't know how ot fix it. Anyone have any ideas?

[voodoo]

When it's cold is the choke closed?
It's a bimetallic spring, easily replaced.

[truckingeorgia79]

The choke isn't fully closed. I can push down on it about 1/4 of an inch. The choke lever looks like it's connected to something you would find in a house thermastat. It looks like there is a bolt holding it on to the intake, but not really sure as it looks rusted over. Would I just remove that bolt then put a new on in?

[ColoradoDiablo]

Hey truckin ,

If you got the weber 4bbl looks like the choke assembly including the spring is no longer available. I can't remember the part # but I did a electric choke conversion on mine cause I couldn't get the choke assembly.
Call Edelbrock with your carb # and they will hook you up with a conversion kit.
Larry

[voodoo]

Originally Posted by truckingeorgia79

The choke isn't fully closed. I can push down on it about 1/4 of an inch. The choke lever looks like it's connected to something you would find in a house thermastat. It looks like there is a bolt holding it on to the intake, but not really sure as it looks rusted over. Would I just remove that bolt then put a new on in?

Yes, although my bolt was rusted in pretty good and broke.
That spring is the thermostat that activates/deactivates the choke.
I suggest penetrating oil for a while before doing it.