starter problems-need help pls
 

boat is a 1990 cig bullet with mercruiser 502s engine number 0f077715(92-93).

Tried to start (starbord) and only heard the starter spin- would not engage as if the silenoid was not engaging the starter gear to the ring gear. Was starting earlier but would drag as if a ground problem but now no click, just a spin of the starter.

Are there 2 silenoids per engine one on the starter and one as a slave?

Advise please- were to start diagnois and suggestions?

Thank you,

Re: starter problems-need help pls
 

this correct, if the starter is spinning then the slave is fine

the bendex on the starter is bad from the sound of it

replace starter

Re: starter problems-need help pls
 

Thanks Joe,

Are automotive starters compatable with marine starters ?
Or are they sealed to reduce spark?

Re: starter problems-need help pls
 

Buy a marine starter.

Cheap place with NEW marine starters I've had good luck with is www.dbelectrical.com

Disclaimer: otherpeople's experiences may be different.

Note: always get new bolts with a new starter. Old bolts in a marine engine have a tendency to break off in block. Doh.

Re: starter problems-need help pls
 

YOUR WELCOME


Do not buy automotive starter for it, they are not spark arrested and could cause the boat to blow up!!!!!!!


if you have a reputable re builder in your area it should cost you 100-150 for a marine rebuilt !!!!