470 mercruiser starter problem

[wgammell]

The starter will not engage, the solenoid has voltage when key turned, have cleaned the solenoid contacts, worked first time, now nothing.

 

[fireship1]

Re: 470 mercruiser starter problem

Clean the battery terminals. Dirty terminals will cause all kinds of voltage drops. Make sure all of the grounds are clean and tight. And make sure the battery cables are in overall good condition. Not corroded or damaged. Post back. Let us know what you find.

 

[Don S]

Re: 470 mercruiser starter problem

Do you have power to the tirminal on the starter itself?<br />Are your batteries fully charged?<br />Does it click or make any sound?<br />Very well could be a defective starter. It could be engaged into the flywheel and just won't turn.

 

[wgammell]

Re: 470 mercruiser starter problem

Originally posted by Don S:<br /> Do you have power to the tirminal on the starter itself? "yes"<br />Are your batteries fully charged? "had charger on battery'<br />Does it click or make any sound? "no click"<br />Very well could be a defective starter. It could be engaged into the flywheel and just won't turn.

 

[Don S]

Re: 470 mercruiser starter problem

<br />You need to answer the questions, not just quote them.

 

[Boatwizard]

Re: 470 mercruiser starter problem

If you have a prestolite starter and need one, I have a rebuilt one I'd really like to wave goodbye to.