starter issue 89 scarab
looking for ideas here/advice
port engine did start , run etc,, now with the key , it just clicks. i swapped ignintion switch, same thing. BUT, it will turn over just fine when i jump it at the starter??? so is there a fuse somewhere, or wire broke?? thanks flash gordon 89 38 scarab top mount starters trs drives |
Try jumping power at the slave solenoid, they are pretty notorious for failure. In fact, I think they have failed on all but one of my boats.
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Originally Posted by donzi matt
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Try jumping power at the slave solenoid, they are pretty notorious for failure. In fact, I think they have failed on all but one of my boats.
i even ran a wire from igntion switch starter sell...still just a click...click... i guess i could swap starter. is there another selenoid somewhere else.....?????????? thnaks... gordo |
There is a second solenoid, known as the slave solenoid. It takes the signal from the key and in turn sends a stronger signal to the starter solenoid itself. I don't know where it is located on your motor, but should be in the area of the intake manifold.
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hmmmmm...i will look tomorrow...
thanks |
Just an out there consideration. I had an older 1977 Welcraft Nova. Chased poor starting issues all summer. Ended up being the big battery cables were old and not carrying enough amps.
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well, found slave soleniod , bolted to a plate with large fuse right next to distributor. buying a pair tomorrow.
keep u posted. thanks for advice. |
Just try jumping across the two large studs to see if the starter activates. If so put a test light on the signal wire (I'm sorry I don't remember the color) and make sure it is getting power when the
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well it was the 23 dollar slave soleniod. motor cranks over, now check valve lash, put few times back on, fire motors.
THANKS MATT!!!!!!! |
Good news! I keep a spare in my boat just in case.
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