Starter crapped out today, I tapped it with a hammer then it worked.

[1985 Century Mustang]

I'm guessing no doubt a bad starter, I was out on the water today, boat wouldn't start, I thought the battery was dead. I tapped it w a hammer and it started. New starter or solenoid? I'm going to be pro-active and get a new starter regardless. Your thoughts

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

Does anyone have a model # for my engine, I need a starter. It crapped out today. Tapped it with a hammer and it engaged. It's an old starter so I'm thinking of getting a new one. Rebuilt whatever. Thanks

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Probably… had a 76 Volkswagen rabbit that had the same issue. Always carried a hammer with me… the bendix finally gave out.. replaced the starter.
others may agree don’t go with an overseas cheapo one. Get the real deal. JMO

 

[alldodge]

I'm going to be pro-active and get a new starter regardless. Your thoughts

Then why post a thread?
Have noticed you do have a new thread addiction

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

Then why post a thread?
Have noticed you do have a new thread addiction

Should I have put this in one of my other threads?

 

[alldodge]

Should I have put this in one of my other threads?

Trying to figure out what the question your asking.
I merged 2 threads which went from does someone have a number for my starter (post 2) to doesn't matter I'm getting a starter (post 1)

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

Trying to figure out what the question your asking.
I merged 2 threads which went from does someone have a number for my starter (post 2) to doesn't matter I'm getting a starter (post 1)

Sorry my bad.

 

[Scott Danforth]

for SBC's there are 4 different starters

direct drive vs PMGR
staggered pattern (168 tooth flywheel) vs straight pattern (153 tooth flywheel)

your 1985 originally came with a heavy direct drive starter go with PMGR.

 

[Lou C]

Yep go with the PMGR starter; just make sure the bolts are the right length ones & not too long. I used an ARCO PMGR with their bolts & no problems. Cranks engine over fast and doesn’t draw down the battery as much due to the permanent magnets…

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

Does anyone have a serial # for my starter.
1985 Merc A1G1 3.0 140hp.

 

[matt167]

A starter built for a 2.5L or 3.0L between 1965 and 1990 will work. I could give you the numbers off of my starter but I don’t think they mean anything. Pretty sure a PO bought it from DB electrical.

 

[alldodge]

Your motor uses a starter with straight across bolt pattern
Merc number is 8M0090697 but should be able to get after market

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

Your motor uses a starter with straight across bolt pattern
Merc number is 8M0090697 but should be able to get after market

Does this look like it.
New 12V Marine Starter Gear Reduction Compatible with Mercruiser Stern Drive 3.0L 1990-1998 OMC 2.5L-5.7L 1984 1985 1986 Replaces 9000822 12301334 2817056 930707 50-806963A2 50-806963A4 50-806965A2 https://a.co/d/05eKW664

 

[alldodge]

Yes

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

This install and removal video was excellent. Glad I watched it a few times. I love this YouTubers DIY videos.