questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

[gardenstatesurfer]

guys,<br /><br />installing my new starter today on my v6 4.3L 1990 engine. <br /><br />it has staggered bolts. is there a certain way (an order) that i need to install the starter?<br /><br />the battery is disconnected. anything else i need to do?<br /><br />thanks,<br />dave

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

Dave,<br /><br />how did you make out on starter job? what were the symptoms that you had on old starter? <br /><br />I have same motor and need to replace starter also. It seems that the location is a pita to get to. just curious how you mad e out.<br />robert

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

thanks for asking robert. i literally just got done putting the new one in. the bolts were a little bit hard to get started, but really once you get use to that akward position your body is in it goes pretty quick.<br /><br />anyway-that was it, she starts up perfectly now! must have been a problem with the starter or starter solenoid on the rebuilt piece of junk the mechanic put in.<br /><br />im just bitter i didnt do it myself the first time. <br /><br />thanks for all your help guys, i couldnt have done it without you all.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

oh robert, the symptoms i was having was that the engine wasnt turning over immediately on turning the key (it would turn over like 5 seconds later after a kind of slipping noise)

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

dave,<br /> Thanks for input. Sounds like a job well done!<br /><br />i have a sluggish starter - it sometimes just clicks and nothing happens or it barely turns enough to start. <br />Did you get a new starter? I have been looking online at various supply houses and seem to get a variety of prices on OEM to rebuilt.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

i bought a brand new starter here off of iboats for around $140. i originally replaced it with a rebuilt and it lasted a total of 6 starts.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

ps-mine use to click every now and then too, if you played with it it would eventually start, then one day it just plain didnt work.-i tried replacing the slave solenoid first-near the red circuit breaker button, but it didnt work.

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

Dave,<br />i have to order starter in advance to removing old one. I want to try and double check that this one is correct. 2 long bolts staggered mount? Is starter for 14" fly wheel - STARTER<br />#18-5913<br />thx robert

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

that's the one i ordered robert. correct- 2 long bolts stagger mounted. not sure about the fly wheel measurments, but that is definetly the one i ordered, #18-5913.

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

thx for reply Dave<br />i was pretty sure but did not want to order wrong one with the long trip to get to boat. the nearest marina wanted $350 so it pays to bring it from off island.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

yeah i know the feeling.

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

I am thinking about trying the newer mini starter that uses the shorter bolts. It is supposed to be easier to install as it is lighter and smaller. Also it is able to crank faster. Anyone use before?

 

[tystick]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

Dave,<br />How did you access the starter exactly? It seems impossible to gain access to mine.<br />thx robert

 

[Bondo]

Re: questions on installing new starter on my merc v6 4.3L

It seems impossible to gain access to mine.

Being Double-Jointed Helps,................ <br /><br />On Most boats there are Seats, or Panels, or Whatever that has to be Removed before the actual Starter Replacement begins.................<br /><br />Don't forget to pull 1 of the Battery Cables, Before you start...............