2010 Mercury 40ELPT Starter 50-893888T Replacement

[FiddleFaddle]

Hello, The starter on my 2010 40ELPT is starting to act up, needs the tap once in a while to get it going. The local marina wants close to $700 (Canadian pricing) for new which I feel is excessive. Any recommendations on a good reliable aftermarket brand until I can get the original rebuilt. I was on Amazon but not sure as they can sell a lot of garbage. The OEM Part # is 50-893888T any cross reference available ??Thx

 

[racerone]

???----I am simple.-----I would take the starter apart for inspection / testing.-----Could be as simple as a broken wire.-----You have had your battery load tested ?-----Wires / connections all clean and tight.-----No need to rush out for a new starter without some simple inspection I think !

 

[FiddleFaddle]

???----I am simple.-----I would take the starter apart for inspection / testing.-----Could be as simple as a broken wire.-----You have had your battery load tested ?-----Wires / connections all clean and tight.-----No need to rush out for a new starter without some simple inspection I think !

Thanks for the reply, Im 99% sure its internal in the starter because when I turn the key sometimes you just hear a "zing" sound and the starter gear does spin but will not raise to engage the flywheel. A little tap on the starter shaft gets her going. Maybe a flat spot or a weak solenoid ??? Battery and connections are all good.

 

[racerone]

Why not inspect it internally?----Your location ??

 

[FiddleFaddle]

Why not inspect it internally?----Your location ??

Im still using the boat thats why I wanted to get an aftermarket for now until I can look at this one or get it rebuilt. Im in south central Ontario

 

[FiddleFaddle]

I finally got around to inspecting the starter, looks like it needs a new pinion / Bendix gear. The inside bushing is worn and falling apart. Anyone know where I can get a replacement, Im running into dead ends.

 

[Fun Times]

I finally got around to inspecting the starter, looks like it needs a new pinion / Bendix gear. The inside bushing is worn and falling apart. Anyone know where I can get a replacement, Im running into dead ends.



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What is your engine serial number?
Do you have the part number?
There are 2 other aftermarket part brands available that are a lower cost for a new starter if interested in knowing.

 

[FiddleFaddle]

What is your engine serial number?
Do you have the part number?
There are 2 other aftermarket part brands available that are a lower cost for a new starter if interested in knowing.

Serial # 1C131602. I dont have a part #, closest I can find online is a DV528 but that is for 115-225hp 2 stroke.

 

[boscoe99]

www.dbelectrical.com

 

[Fun Times]

This parts breakdown of the starter should get you by with other parts if needed, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32845/6993/60

68575T 2	PINION (1 required per assembly)
		68575T 2 - PINION NLA [ More info ] Unavailable
		DV365 - Starter Drive [ More info ]

Pinion 68575T2​

NO LONGER AVAILABLE
This product is not being produced anymore however may still be available through other dealers.

Name	City	State
ONE17 MARINE	BARRIE	ON	Website
MAPLETON MARINE	MAPLETON	MN	Website
DOUG RUSSELL MARINE	WORCESTER	MA	Website
BERTHA BOATWORKS	PEQUOT LAKES	MN	Website
DONS MARINE CENTER	WATERBURY	CT	Website

 

[FiddleFaddle]

Thank You for the great info