Hello Everyone,
I have a 1988 Wellcraft 210 Classic with a MerCruiser 5.7. I am having issues with the starter engaging consistently. I am wondering if this is a common problem.
So here is what happens, when I turn the key, it does not always engage the starter. When it does, she cranks over just fine. I started noticing it last year. It never left me stranded, but I don't want to have to worry about it.
Here is what I have tried...
1. I bought a new switch for $20 this year, installed it tonight thinking that would solve it, but it did not.
It was the first time trying to start it this year.
I would like any advice on troubleshooting it I can get.
I was thinking about starting with making sure contacts are clean... and taking a voltmeter back to the starter to see what is making it back there when the switch is turned to "start" am I on the right track???
Thanks
I have a 1988 Wellcraft 210 Classic with a MerCruiser 5.7. I am having issues with the starter engaging consistently. I am wondering if this is a common problem.
So here is what happens, when I turn the key, it does not always engage the starter. When it does, she cranks over just fine. I started noticing it last year. It never left me stranded, but I don't want to have to worry about it.
Here is what I have tried...
1. I bought a new switch for $20 this year, installed it tonight thinking that would solve it, but it did not.
It was the first time trying to start it this year.I would like any advice on troubleshooting it I can get.
I was thinking about starting with making sure contacts are clean... and taking a voltmeter back to the starter to see what is making it back there when the switch is turned to "start" am I on the right track???
Thanks