vanhornj76
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I have a 2006 Sting Ray with a Volvo Penta 3.0.... First let me say I am very amateur when it comes to boat mechanics 101. I just like to be hands on and learn. At the end of the season last year I had to tap the starter to get the motor to start. So I figured, I would need to replace the starter this year. So I pulled the boat out of the garage and went to de winterize and test run it in the driveway before putting it in the water this season. I connected the battery, muffs, checked all fluids, etc.. The battery seems to have plenty of charge. When I went to turn the key. I got a little click from the engine compartment and knowing the starter was an issue last season I tapped on the starter and had no luck. So after reading some forums I realized it could be more things than the starter. All connections are good and no corrosion. So someone told me to jump the start and see if it engaged. Well i tested it and the starter spins but does not engage the flywheel. Does this mean the starter is bad or something else? I have already ordered the starter and I assume the attached solenoid which comes at one unit. Can someone please let me know if there is something else I need to try before going thru the process of replacing the starter and solenoid package. I would like to note that after trying to jumping the starter and then turning the key again, the starter did engage and attempt to start the boat but it sounded like a grinding/clanking noise and not your normal starter noise. Any advise would greatly be appreciated.