starter problems

MSMISERABLE

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I have a 1986 renken 140hp i/o omc and just put a new starter on it when i turned the key it slamed into the flywheel and noe the housing is cracked any reasones why?
 

ODDD1

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Re: starter problems

Did you put on a new style planetary gear starter?
 

12Footer

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Re: starter problems

Any missing bolts? I did that on a car once.<br />I got lazy,and didn't tighten it properly.It backed-out, and the next time I went to start it..zzzzzzzzzzzzKABLAM!<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />I'm no expert, but I DID sleep at a Holiday Inn last night!
 
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