Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

[eltonh20]

My 1993 135 hp outboard starter cuts out and sounds like it's just spinning when I go to start it. This happens about half the time. Any remedy for this or does the starter need replacement?Thanks.

 

[heybaylor]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

oil the startershaft where the bendix runs up and down..<br />its probably dirty/corroded

 

[technostingray]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

oops

 

[technostingray]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

Sorry, I posted a reply but the server froze and I didn't want to risk a double postuntil I knew what happened. heybaylor, you are a class act.

 

[jamietaschetti]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

mine was doing the same and his fix worked

 

[heybaylor]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

thanks for the 'flowers " Techno

 

[technostingray]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

Nice to know someone is paying attention. Where is Lake Fork, if you don't mind saying, wish itwere in CA.

 

[Binks]

Re: Mercury Outboard Starter Problem

Hi,<br />I've got the same problem with my 2+2 115 Mercury. Last trip out, most times I tried to start it the strater just spinned without the gear kicking up to engage the flywheel. The starter gear sticks in the bottom position. I was able to release it by popping it a couple times with a screwdriver and then was able to start the engine. At home I used degreaser/cleaner and then lubricant but it still sticks most every time. What's the next thing to try?