68' evinrude 55 starter slipage

voigto85

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Jun 1, 2003
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when i turn the key to start the started turns the engine about one revolution the disengages and the starter just spins freely is the starter shot or what?
 

ob

Admiral
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Re: 68' evinrude 55 starter slipage

Sounds like either a run down battery,loose connections from battery to or from the solenoid to starter motor,loose ground,or simply a bendix shaft in need of lubrication.Worst case scenario ,,a bad starter.
 
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