starter and rectifier 87 Merc 45

[scotts0709]

1.) If the shaft and gears that move inline with the flywheel to start engine do not go back down after spinning the flywheel how do I fix this ? Is there a way (I have already sprayed WD40 on the shaft as recommended by my local shop) or do I have to replace it ?<br /> <br />2.) My buddy who I used to trust to do simple things hooked up the battery cables causing reversed polarity. I am told that this can short the rectifier in a second. The boat ran but not well right after that. Now with the starter shaft stuck inlione with the flywheel it does not start at all. Before I noticed the starter problem it would almost turn over while turning the key but as soon as I tried to let it idle it would die. <br /><br />3.) Also right after the incorrect hook up on the battery cables I had trouble with it running at full throttle and the temporary fix was to contiuously pump the primer bulb on the fuel line. Seemed to be a separate problem w fuel flow. It had been run hard and put away for about a month without running it dry of fuel.<br /><br />Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: starter and rectifier 87 Merc 45

1. Clean the shaft the bendix slides up and down on with emory cloth and lube it with something heavier than WD-40 (it dries out quickly)<br />2. Replace the rectifier.<br />3. Rebuild your fuel pump.