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  1. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    It is a LH rotation engine. So good there. I think I'm looking at a spark/ignition problem. Which is a real kick in the nads after changing the starter and checking all power/connections.
  2. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    I was able to pull two spark plugs and ground test, spark was weak (faint/yellow). Don't know how test it at the cap. #actualnoob
  3. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    Yes 2 beeps and fuel pump runs. I dont believe I have a kill switch. (Not that I'm aware of). Other engine starts.
  4. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    I did not bench test the first one, but it looks clean, and I am now quite confident it wasn't bad. Starter turns the flywheel counter clockwise when facing towards the front of the boat (towards the other port engine).
  5. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    50-808011A05 - Starter Motor Assembly Matches original part number.
  6. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    Ok, significant update. Starter is turning the flywheel, and rotating the engine, but engine doesn't even begin to start up.
  7. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    No shims that I'm aware of.
  8. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    It is a different starter, but its the listed replacement. No OEM sold anymore. Other motor has one similar and works great.
  9. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    Thanks! Wiring image attached. The bendix popped out and worked right in this wiring when unbolted from block(tested in place). Yep, moved the flywheel. And spun engine over from the crank in front to see whole flywheel.
  10. Confident Noob

    Starter wont engage flywheel.

    1999 Mercruiser 7.4L MPIs. After dewinterizing the starboard starter spins up fast but doesn't move the engine. Things I've tried: Replaced entire starter. Replaced older batteries. Cleaned and checked all power cables. Voltage checked batteries and starter. Engine moves freely, flywheel...
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