F225 - flashing hours, constant ticking sound

[willied1]

My starboard engine is cycling something when it is not running- sounds like an old typewriter. It's coming from the area where the vapor tank/ fuel pump is. It starts up fine. I haven't had the chance to put it under load. Also the hour odometer is flashing full 8's.

Recently I changed out the batteries, but don't see how that could be related.

Any suggestion are appreciated.

Thanks

[rodbolt17]

if it does it only at engine shutdown its normal, its the ISC valve resetting.
on the hour meter check the dip switch settings and the wire connections.

[willied1]

it does it before initial start when the battery switch is turned. essentially whenever there is power to the motor.

Thanks

[rodbolt17]

double check all your battery connections.
sounds like a ground may have been left off.

[willied1]

You, sir, are correct! I didn't have the green connection hooked up correctly. That's what I get for doing this at night with a flashlight. Now I need to see if I caused any damage. Thanks for the help and direction!