battery ground wire

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sneakfox

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i've got a 91 mercruiser, inboard,outboard. i bought a new battery for it replaced starter (car starter thats same size and shape, ) but when i try to kick it over, negative battery terminal , gets hot, and begins to smoke, does anyone have answer too cause, and also is it a bad idea to use car parts on boats ever if there the exact fit.
 
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Re: battery ground wire

also is it a bad idea to use car parts on boats ever if there the exact fit.
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Ayuh,... Starters Absolutely Must be Marine rated,... It's an Explosion Hazard...

The cable is getting Hot because of Resistense,...
Remove,+ Clean Both ends, or Replace the cable...
 
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Re: battery ground wire

also is it a bad idea to use car parts on boats ever if there the exact fit.
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Yes.

"BAD", illegal (FED law), and dangerous.

It sounds like a poor/corroded/bad connection and/or a defective starter.

You need to get the right starter for your boat.


Regards,


Rick
 
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Re: battery ground wire

Ask yourself, "Why is there a difference between automotive and marine parts?" When fuel leaks on an automobile, where does the fuel usually drip to? When fuel leaks in a marine application, where does the fuel drip to?
Be the first on your block to become a statistic.
 
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