Starter just spins...

goe69

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Hello,
I was out on lake Lanier Sunday & we were anchored out for a while when I went to start the engine, the starter just spins & is not engaging the flywheel. We had to be towed in & luckily we weren't too far from the ramp.
My question is could this be a weak battery or is the Bendix on the starter? which is the likely suspect? Anyone with similar experience please share so I can get started in my hunt!
Thanks in advance!
 

Don S

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Re: Starter just spins...

Weak battery is likely, bendix?? Depends on what engine you have.
 

Don S

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Re: Starter just spins...

Bendix/solenoid...same thing

Nope different items.

Starter.jpg

Might pull the starter and see if the shaft in front of the bendix is rusty.
 
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