Anybody Need a Starter

Engine rotation is denoted LH and RH and in the marine world is referenced from the rear. (Rev rotation = RH). Starter rotation is usually denoted as CW and CCW, which is descriptive of the starter rotation itself (not the engine it is installed on) and is referenced from the business end (nose cone). Starter and flywheel rotation will be opposite. Whether you have a top mount (nose cone facing forward) or bottom mount (nose cone facing aft) will determine what you need as well.

The merc 198 is a Chevy 305 if I’m not mistaken. You’ll have a RH engine in the boat. If utilizing a top mount starter then it’ll need to be CW.

If I’m reading the google correctly that 50-808011A05 is a CCW. I have some lefty 454’s that would use it- pm me.

And.................. this link may be helpful for understanding what you need   

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Bradley,
What did they tell you? New starter?

8122pbrainard wrote: Bradley, As Ken mentioned, take the starter into an auto-electric shop for testing. There's a good chance that all it needs is a commutator clean up, possible brushes and bushings. In fact, you can do it yourself if inclined.

Bradley,
The "Bendix" extends because the solenoid (small round thing on top of the starter) pushes it out. The starter not turning could be a burnt out armature or field I don't feel that's likely. So, more likely:

8122pbrainard wrote: Bradley, commutator clean up, possible brushes

TRBenj wrote: With rebuilt replacement options under $100 I’m not sure I’d be bringing it in anywhere, at least around here. The last one I checked needed $6 worth of brushes and $200 in labor apparently. SMH.

8122pbrainard wrote: . In fact, you can do it yourself if inclined.

Tim,
You can handle it can't you?

Ha, nope.