Starter won't engage-engine pulls starts fine

[Bchappy]

1975 70 hp sat idle for a month after running all summer.Installed a rebuilt starter two years ago. Turn key and only get a click. Replaced battery. Starter gear which engages flywheel does come up and I don't think even spins.Noticed some green corrosion in the wires near the battery terminal connectors.

 

[Goodoleboy]

Re: Starter won't engage-engine pulls starts fine

Clean all connections real good and make sure battery is fully charged.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Solittle]

Re: Starter won't engage-engine pulls starts fine

Bchappy - You might dig a bit deeper into that green corrosion. I have seen where the terminal ends were clean and tight, the cable clean and the wires inside of the cable little more than green mush. Or just replace it.

 

[MCM]

Re: Starter won't engage-engine pulls starts fine

Bchappy,<br /><br />Solittle's prob'ly right on the money, I got a 75 50hp same green corrosion, peeled back the insulation & the cables were trash.<br /><br />Another culprit you can check is your starer solenoid.<br /><br />Good Luck,<br />Mike