1988 5.7L Mercruiser (GM) starter probs

[davidpiikoi]

My starter just clicks when I first begin to turn the ignition then after many tries it will start to crank. Usually after the engine has been run for at least 15 mins it will crank immediately. Lately though, it is just clicking even after being warmed up. How do I replace the starter? Is it difficult?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1988 5.7L Mercruiser (GM) starter probs

May not be the starter. Read this thread for checking the system out.<br /><br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=012808

 

[davidpiikoi]

Re: 1988 5.7L Mercruiser (GM) starter probs

Don-<br />That thread is awesome but I have a dumb question. About where is the slave solenoid located on the engine. My circuit breaker mentioned in your thread diagram is located just above the fuel filter on the front left side of my engine.<br />Sometimes I get no click at all when I turn the ignition. The click is intermittent. I have a "Walmart" tester so this will help me tremendously.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1988 5.7L Mercruiser (GM) starter probs

It should be right next to the circuit breaker. Starboard side front of the engine.