Having issue with new starter on a 1992 4.3L mercruiser.

[bryceman2712]

So I pulled my boat out to get ready for this weekend and when I hit the key it just clicked one time. So I pulled the battery and tested it and it was only 60% charged it to 95% and still same single click. So I jumped the starter and the motor fired up instantly. Let it run about 5 minutes to warm up shut it off and then it would start with the key??? Tried it a few times and worked every time. Was this a fluke or could this be a bad starter. This starter was installed new last summer along with alternator and battery. Any info would be great as I don't want to get stuck on the lake this Saturday on our first boat trip and ruin this experience for us all. Thanks in advance.

 

[Rick Stephens]

Take apart all the battery to starter, ground and solenoid connections and wire brush them to bright and shiny. That is most likely cause of click click.

Rick

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I agree with Rick, sounds like corroded wirin' ends,...