mercriuser 3.0 frozen ?

tnash542

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I have a 95 motor the starter went bad , engine been sitting a while is there a way to turn the engine over ? there is no way that i can see since the motor doesnt have anything to to put a socket on and the motor backet is in the way. dont want to buy start if motor is froze. thanks todd
 

Alumarine

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Re: mercriuser 3.0 frozen ?

You should be able to put a socket on the alternator bolt and turn it over that.

You might have to put extra tension on the belt with your hand.
 

CheapboatKev

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Re: mercriuser 3.0 frozen ?

Just have to toss out there that the plugs are removed right?

Also, I have used a oil filter wrench (the belt/strap type) to do this also.
 

Bondo

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Re: mercriuser 3.0 frozen ?

Ayuh,... Is the Starter Out,..?? Use a prybar on the ring gear...
 
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