So I bought a project boat for very cheap. It has a Mercruiser 898 V8 Chevy 350 engine. Was told boat had a "wiring issue". There was an obvious issue with the ignition coil which I replaced. I drained the gas and changed the oil. New spark plugs and battery and ignition. When I attempted to start it, it just made a "clunk" noise. I pulled the starter and got it tested at the local O-Reily and it worked, but the solenoid had some rust and we thought maybe the connections were bad. Just put in the new starter and same "clunk" boat will not start.
I'm starting to think the engine might be seized. I put a breaker bar on the main crankshaft bolt and turned it. The bolt turns (it was actually kind of loose). Is this supposed to turn the main belt? The belt has not moved.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm starting to think the engine might be seized. I put a breaker bar on the main crankshaft bolt and turned it. The bolt turns (it was actually kind of loose). Is this supposed to turn the main belt? The belt has not moved.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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