1991 70hp force outboard starting problems

sjoh0824

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I just bought my first boat a couple of weaks ago and it started and ran fine. Now when I try to start it it just clicks once and then no more clicks until an hour or so. I tried jumping it and it seems as though the starter is not strong enough to turn it but when i take the spark plugs out it turn fine. I purchased a new battery and the same I checked the solenoid and it is getting power. Do you think the starter is bad or could there be more problems. thanks
 

roscoe

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Re: 1991 70hp force outboard starting problems

Starter could just be dirty inside.
You could clean it out, or take it to a starter/motor/alternator repair shop and have them do it.
 
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