GrandPaulZ
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Howdy.
Volvo Penta 4 cyl. inboard/outboard marine starter issues - Sunbird 17' ski boat.
Keyswitch does not engage the starter.
Rebuild, cleaned & lubed everything, all assembled correctly (I've done starters and alternators for years, no rocket science)
Wires to starter are hooked up correctly, Reds to main input, purple on the left of solenoid, yel/red on the right, starter winding to main output.
Battery has very good voltage, if I short the main terminals the motor spins. If I short to the yel/red wire from 12v, motor spins but solenoid doesn't kick out the bendix gear.
I'm in a crunch situation to leave tomorrow and need to know if I can direct wire a momentary contact push button to the purple wire (with key on) will that work? My keyswitch may be flaked on the starter contact, all other electricals work fine.
Volvo Penta 4 cyl. inboard/outboard marine starter issues - Sunbird 17' ski boat.
Keyswitch does not engage the starter.
Rebuild, cleaned & lubed everything, all assembled correctly (I've done starters and alternators for years, no rocket science)
Wires to starter are hooked up correctly, Reds to main input, purple on the left of solenoid, yel/red on the right, starter winding to main output.
Battery has very good voltage, if I short the main terminals the motor spins. If I short to the yel/red wire from 12v, motor spins but solenoid doesn't kick out the bendix gear.
I'm in a crunch situation to leave tomorrow and need to know if I can direct wire a momentary contact push button to the purple wire (with key on) will that work? My keyswitch may be flaked on the starter contact, all other electricals work fine.