Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

[kthkollar]

Hello. Have a broken starter bolt on my mercruiser. I was wondering if anyone knew where to get new bolts, and also the bracket that is supposed to be on the starter, which as I am reading here, its absence most likely caused this problem. Thanks to all for your help.

 

[jackd1023]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

Some were metric bolts if your block is stamped with a M it is a metric, otherwise standard starter bolts

 

[garyfink]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

I bought a new permanent magnet one and it came with new bolts they are tiny compared to the old style and you don't need the rear bracket. For 80 scoobs you can't go wrong.

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

You always need the rear brace with the 3.0. It will twist and break the bolts again if you don't.

 

[kthkollar]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

Garyfink, I thought that too. Now I am taking the motor out to remove broken starter bolts. Still need info on the bracket. Is there one available or do i have to fabricate one? Thanks for any help.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

Garyfink, I thought that too. Now I am taking the motor out to remove broken starter bolts. Still need info on the bracket. Is there one available or do i have to fabricate one? Thanks for any help.

Ayuh,... That's what I'd do,...

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

Type your serial number on the stamped tag on your engine in this link below.... and you can pull up the part numbers for your engine.

https://webapps.brunswick.com/literature/literatureSearch.do

or fab one up

Read this post on the same common issue:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=341143

 

[garyfink]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

I just gave mine away to the place I got my starter from. I'm sure they're still available from merc.

 

[Don S]

Re: Mercruiser 3.0 starter bolts and bracket

keep in mind, those brackets are not all the same. They change with the type of starter, and they year of your engine.