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Part-time Starter Problem
by Lenny Rudow
I have an intermittent problem with the starter on my port engine. Sometimes it spins but doesn`t crank the engine. If I wait a few minutes it usually works fine, but each time I try it`s a roll of the dice. Any ideas?
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It sounds like the starter pinion isn`t mating up with the flywheel. The pinion gear drive could be corroded. More likely, however, a bad connection at the battery cables or solenoid is slowing the starter down so the pinion isn`t shooting up to engage the flywheel. First, try cleaning these connections. If that doesn`t work, you`ll have to remove the starter and clean off the pinion gear drive.
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This article first appeared in the July 1, 2010 issue of Sea Magazine. All or parts of the information contained in this article might be outdated. |
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