2007 Ski Nautique starter spins, but doesn't egage
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Topic: 2007 Ski Nautique starter spins, but doesn't egage
Posted By: SkiDoc
Subject: 2007 Ski Nautique starter spins, but doesn't egage
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 3:59pm
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After I enter my code on the keypad and press Start, the starter spins but doesn't engage the flywheel (no engine turnover). I don't hear a "click," but I'm not a mechanic. There is no grinding. I have charged the battery (2.5 years old), cleaned all contacts, and banged the starter with a hammer (through a 2x4 piece of wood). Boat has 250 hours. Rainwater filled the bilge during torrential rains and rose up to the starter one year ago. I'm guessing this is a solenoid problem, but I don't have a volt meter to test it myself (and I'm not sure what to test, anyway). Mechanic I spoke to recommended pulling the starter and sending it for testing, possibly have it rebuilt. I think I could remove it myself (I replaced a starter on a car...once), but it's tight quarters and I'm a little worried about screwing up the wiring. Also, I've read about relays and secondary solenoids, but I don't know if those are relevant to my boat. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! |
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Posted By: gt40KS
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 6:51pm
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First, what engine do you have? I'm going to assume GM based on the year for now. If so, the starter solenoid would be mounted to the starter and may be frozen or at least very rusty from being submerged. Remove the starter and go through the solenoid with some steel wool to clean the rusty parts. Make sure to blow it out well before lubing parts and reassembling, then give it another try. If you can't bring it back to life you'll likely have to replace it. Some of the more senior members - Gary S or Keno come to mind - will no doubt have some good advise and are undoubtedly able to salvage just about anything  ------------- JCCI 1995 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 6:55pm
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New Starter should fix it! if she is a spinnin but not connectinn then the starter is shot. look at amazon for a replacement.. Save a few bucks!! we used to rebuild them but now aday's take to a rebuilder he throws on the scrap pile and hands you a new one for the same price as if he would have rebuilt it.. well at least that's the way it is here in PC. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 8:10pm
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Not sure I'm even looking at the right starter but a Arco starter for a PCM Chevy on ebay is 149.00. I bought an Arco last year for a Ford and am happy with it. New starters don't seem to be worth rebuilding anymore ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 8:59pm
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I figure that since the starter is spinning, the slave solenoid and the starter mounted solenoid are getting power and it could be something as simple as rust on the shaft that the starter gear rides on. I also figure if it went for a swim it's days may be numbered anyway. I'd take it out, bench test it to see if the gear moves on the shaft and depending on how adventurous you're feeling, try to free it up and like Joe said disassemble and clean the starter mounted solenoid and gear , or.................get a new marine starter like Gary and Jody said. Or you could get the new one first then get adventurous with the old one and maybe have a decent spare when you're all done Spare parts are good
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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 9:11pm
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Sounds pretty much like Joe in Kansas advice
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