Starter-gctid396320

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Is it the solinoid? Doesn't do it all the time. A light click, several times and it will start. Afraid to take it out.

I checked the battery connections and charge, checked the connections on the starter and all are good. I thought it may be a problem with the shift, throttle, but have check and it does it regardless.

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If the solenoid is clicking, the magnetic portion is working.

This leads to either the contacts failing, or the starter motor armature brushes are not making continuity.

A couple of clicks, and the mild vibration causes momentary continuity.

If this is not the issue, check your cable connections.

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[Guest]

I did the cables. Thinking it is the first. No started, brushs?

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Saintjon wrote:
Thinking it is the first. No started, brushs?

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[Guest]

Sorry, on the boat. Probably need a new starter or start with brushs?

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Saintjon wrote:
Sorry, on the boat. Probably need a new starter or start with brushs?

Possibly.

All DC starter motors require armature brushes. When/if they become corroded, the brushes no longer make good continuity.

No continuity = no armature rotation.

[Guest]

Good new is it wasn't the starter. Turned out to be a "slave' solinoid near the carb. Much easier and cheaper repair.