mercruiser starter replace?

[betayv]

hi there I have a mercruiser 228/305 chevy year is 1982 my starter went bad, I only can see one of the starter bolts how do i get to the other bolt any secret here is the type of starter that my boat use thanks.

http://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page99.html

is the first starter part#5314m

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

It's often easier to get to the inside bolt from the other side of the engine, under the sump....

Chris...........

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

I just replaced mine two weeks ago.
I simply reached under from the port until felt it. It's only 3" away from the other bolt.
Of course access is an issue depending on what kind of boat you have.

 

[betayv]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

ummmm under the sump? can you explain better for me. sorry...

 

[betayv]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

my boat look like this one thanks again.....


http://www.yachtbroker.com/index.php?section=search&boatId=1345922&photo_index=0&maximize=17940223

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

my boat look like this one thanks again.....


http://www.yachtbroker.com/index.php?section=search&boatId=1345922&photo_index=0&maximize=17940223

There's not a lot of space beside the engine to do ANYTHING!

My first thought would be to pull the engine and work on it outside the space that thing has been shoehorned into!

Chris.......

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

That explains why you can't reach the second bolt.
You must have some longs arms!
BTW, there will three or four wires attached to the solenoid under there too.
Dunno if I'd pull the engine...manifold maybe.

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

....Dunno if I'd pull the engine...manifold maybe.

Good thought... But I would definitely be doing SOMETHING to improve access...

Chris.......

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

Yeah, now I know where the term Hell Hole came from.
Must be a lot of dead space in that hull (?).

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

Yeah, now I know where the term Hell Hole came from.
Must be a lot of dead space in that hull (?).

I have actually heard of people cutting a hole in the bottom of a boat to get access to a starter motor!!!

Chris......

 

[betayv]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

hey thanks for the help today I will go and keep looking for a way to take out the starter I will keep you guys posted.

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

Yeah, let us know. It might look harder than it actually is.
If you do have to pop the manifold...it's not a big deal. 8 bolts (I think), a couple hose clamps and a gasket. If you do, it might be worth while to separate the riser to take a check the water jackets.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

I have actually heard of people cutting a hole in the bottom of a boat to get access to a starter motor!!!

Chris......

For the record - I assume Chris is not suggesting that course of action. Pull the engine? Maybe. Cut a hole in the bottom of the boat. Uh... no.

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

I think he was merely citing an extreme someone (else) has gone to.
But I can't wait to read his response !!!

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

I have actually heard of people cutting a hole in the bottom of a boat to get access to a starter motor!!!

Chris......

For the record - I assume Chris is not suggesting that course of action. Pull the engine? Maybe. Cut a hole in the bottom of the boat. Uh... no.

I think he was merely citing an extreme someone (else) has gone to.
But I can't wait to read his response !!!

No, it wasn't me!!!

Merc dealers in Australia have an annual conference.. It was something that came up at one of those....

Chris......

 

[betayv]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

hi there guys well nothing yet Im in the point to give up I took the riser and manifold and no no space no even a hole where I can see the bolt!! any ideas please help thanks.

 

[gene8084]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

Try working with two people.

If you got one bolt out you should be able to feel under the starter for the other.

Use a deepwell socket and get yourself a extra long extension (12"+) plus the typical 8" extension that comes with a socket set.

One person holds the socket in place.
Best to put the bolt you can reach back place (snug) until you get the lower bolt out.

Good luck.​

 

[mthieme]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

Can you get your hand under the starter at all?

 

[betayv]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?

no I dont even have the space to reach for the other bolt!!!

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser starter replace?