starter solenoids...

S

soggy_feet

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Oct 10, 2009
Messages
713
This is the merc starter solenoid that I need to replace on my boat
http://www.iboats.com/Starter-Solen...27.1973--session_id.629814383--view_id.172047

It looks just like any other starter solenoid off any other old engine.

Whats stopping me from just pulling one at the junk yard for $4? Is this actually a 'marine' product?


Current 'noid pooped out on me, so when i want to move the houseboat, I've been starting it with a wrench bridged across the terminals, but thats a PITA. ;)
 
Scott Danforth

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
Staff member
Joined
Jul 23, 2011
Messages
47,499
Re: starter solenoids...

marine parts are shielded to prevent a BOOM in the event you have fuel vapors in the bilge. buy the right part and go boating.
 
H

hoot

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Sep 8, 2002
Messages
434
Re: starter solenoids...

Pull your solenoid apart and check the contact washer and backs of the post. On some, these post can be rotated 180 degrees and reused. The washer can be cleaned up if corroded.
 
Bondo

Bondo

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 17, 2002
Messages
70,513
Re: starter solenoids...

soggy_feet said:
This is the merc starter solenoid that I need to replace on my boat
http://www.iboats.com/Starter-Solen...27.1973--session_id.629814383--view_id.172047

It looks just like any other starter solenoid off any other old engine.

Whats stopping me from just pulling one at the junk yard for $4? Is this actually a 'marine' product?


Current 'noid pooped out on me, so when i want to move the houseboat, I've been starting it with a wrench bridged across the terminals, but thats a PITA. ;)
Click to expand...

Ayuh,.... Makes alota sense to go pick up somebody else's Junk for $4.bucks, when the New replacement parts is a budget bustin', woppin' $16.00....
 
bigred69

bigred69

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
Aug 23, 2008
Messages
96
Re: starter solenoids...

I have to agree with Bond-o. $16 is cheep.
 
E

ENSIGN

Lieutenant Junior Grade
Joined
Jun 21, 2009
Messages
1,179
Re: starter solenoids...

You can use junk yard parts but DON'T LOSE THAT SCREWDRIVER!!!
 
S

soggy_feet

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Oct 10, 2009
Messages
713
Re: starter solenoids...

I carry a fully loaded tool chest on the boat. There's ALWAYS a screwdriver.

Not because I do things like replace parts with junkyard parts, but because I do things like load my quad/outboard(s)/motorcycle on the bow, and totally disassemble, repair/replace, reassemble as needed.


Thank you hoot, I'll (see paragraph above), and see if it's serviceable or not.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top