starter problem HELP!

[skinwalker]

when i try to start the boat the pinion spins up to start the boat, then falls down after a moment of turing the flywheel, then I just hear a buzzing noise (from the starter) after the pinion sits back down. The pinion is supposed to keep staying in the up position turing the flywheel until the boat starts. What could be causing this problem? we've tested the silenoid and jumped the starter. Also removed the plugs and the pinion stays in the up position . We were thinking bad brushes... but no clue if its an ignition or timing issue.

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: starter problem HELP!

Might be bad bendix. Have this trouble in old chryslers alot.

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/M...400 THRU 0E145579/STARTER ASSEMBLY/parts.html

I cannot find that part name (bendix) on the starter diagram

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: starter problem HELP!

the Bendix would be like the #13 assembly, sounds like a weak spring

 

[j_martin]

Re: starter problem HELP!

If the starter still has full voltage when the pinion gear drops, the the starter is bad. (brushes) If it's low, then the solenoid, battery, or a connection is bad.

Meter from starter power lug to frame ground and make it fail.

Pinion is the "bendix".

hope it helps
John

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

pinion and spring are two different parts. I just bought a brand new pinion for it as the old one was destroyed. I wonder if the spring also suffered damage or back to brushes (order new ones anyhow, but not new springs).

"Meter from starter power lug to frame ground and make it fail."

I believe we ran that test and it held power so we are isolating the starter. Just curious if timing or ignition controls could somehow affect this as well? or if all starter related.

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

bump

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

pinion and spring are two different parts. I just bought a brand new pinion for it as the old one was destroyed. I wonder if the spring also suffered damage or back to brushes (order new ones anyhow, but not new springs).

"Meter from starter power lug to frame ground and make it fail."

I believe we ran that test and it held power so we are isolating the starter. Just curious if timing or ignition controls could somehow affect this as well? or if all starter related.

 

[Maxz695]

Re: starter problem HELP!

worn corroded starter cable may be to blame

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

worn corroded starter cable may be to blame

how if we bypassed the cables

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

are there any experts or semi decent mechanics on this forum other than J_Martin with his one liners and zero followup? This has to be a easy question. Seems like everytime i ask a question no one has a common marine mechanic advice.

 

[skinwalker]

Re: starter problem HELP!

just like i thought, clueless for real advice, overabundant in troll like sarcasm

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: starter problem HELP!

Skin what an Ah//

 

[j_martin]

Re: starter problem HELP!

are there any experts or semi decent mechanics on this forum other than J_Martin with his one liners and zero followup? This has to be a easy question. Seems like everytime i ask a question no one has a common marine mechanic advice.

Yer welcome. Yer also on my ignore list.