help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

[suanru]

first of all i'm a rookie! I got a boat with a 55HP Chrysler i think it a 75 model# 557hg. tryed to start it and the carb was spitting fuel so i got a carb rebuild kit and it fires right up and sounds great! the problem now is after you release the ignition the starter drops to right below the flywheel and keeps spinning. now like i said im a rookie but i don't think that's right? anyway thanks for the time, tell me what you think.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

Does the starter stay engaged all the time?Your key switch might be corroded. Spray a LITTLE WD=40 or lite grease under the bendix on the worm gear and in the key switch.J

 

[suanru]

Re: help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

ok thanks jerryjerry i'll give the wd40 a try in the morning and post how it goes.

 

[suanru]

Re: help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

jerrryjerry your a boating mastermind!! the wd40 fixed the prob (i feel like an idiot) i should have tried that to begin with. thanks so much you saved me buying a new starter!

 

[jason32038]

Re: help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

YOu should lube it often it's a regular lube point.

 

[suanru]

Re: help starter won't disengage on my 55hp chrysler

thanks for the heads up Jason, will do.