starter wont kick

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scout568

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Hey guys starter went out on the boat at least thought it did, so pulled the old one out got it tested and it was bad. Bought a new starter installed it. Tried to fire the boat up and all im getting is a clicking noise from the selinoid on top of the engine. tried several times made sure the drive was in nuteral and still just clicks. Any suggestion? Thanks its a 1987 4.3 V6
 
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scout568

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Re: starter wont kick

Hey it sure is the slave selinoid thank you very much simpe fix. Hope the guy who tested it didn't lie to me about the starter being bad just to sell me a new one.
 
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Re: starter wont kick

Is it ok to use a solioid other than from mercrusier like one from adavaced auto parts?
 
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Re: starter wont kick

I was having the same issue with hearing the click. In my case the engine eventually turned over...Does this make sense if it is a bad or failing slave solenoid?
 
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Re: starter wont kick

jbagnell said:
I was having the same issue with hearing the click. In my case the engine eventually turned over...Does this make sense if it is a bad or failing slave solenoid?
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Ayuh,... It's more likely corroded wirin' ends, 'n connections...
 
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