Merc 350 Mag Alpha starter

rickryder

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Ok found a rusty starter on my motor... I see iboats carrys 2 the Sierra and the Mallory. Whats your opinion on the better of the 2?
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: Merc 350 Mag Alpha starter

Mallory probably makes the one for Sierra.Sierra is a retailer.They don't make many if any of their own hard parts.
They stick their name on a lot of aftermarket parts.
Take yours off and get it rebuilt.Then when you get it back.Paint it a bunch or seal it in ruubber.That will help to keep it from rusting again.J
 

rickryder

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Re: Merc 350 Mag Alpha starter

The old starter is junk Jerry.... It's rust welded together... boat has been sleeping since 2002!
Thanks for the info :)
 

Bondo

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Re: Merc 350 Mag Alpha starter

Ayuh,... I just go to Napa, 'n order a factory recon from them, by application...

Been using the permanent magnet type for a few years now...
They work Great, 'n are much lighter, there for easier to install....
 
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