this is weird?

bizzuck · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 593

sat we were goin out to find my slider (wasnt anchored, stupid me) and i was crankin up the boat. it turned over and i stopped did it again and stopped. then i turned it over and let off of the starter and the starter kept turning over, so i turned it off... it kept rolling over. i leaned down and flipped the switch on my batteries and it cut off. im thinkin what is goin on, so i turn the batteries back on and it kept turning over. i thought it was the switch so i went and got a new one, undid the old one and held all the wires apart and flipped the battery; it turned over. so i flipped my kill switch down flipped the battery and you guessed it, it turned over. does anyone know what is goin on here and how to fix it? i heard that it was the solenoid, but im looking for multiple opinions. thx.

Jay Dutton · Posted: Feb 10, 2003 9:32 pm Post subject:

My boat was doing the exact same thing last summer. I ended up replacing the starter switch (wasn't the main problem), starter solenoid, and I put new battery cables (Big ol 0 guages). The problem was fixed, I also got a new battery. I'd start w/replacing your cables first and checking your conections. I had to get the big cables from special place, can't find them at a autparts store.

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

I think that it is the starter solenoid, battery cables couldn't cause this but the starter solenoid could.

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merlin · Newbie Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 14

This sounds like selonoid problems on the starter. Much like a car can do.

-M

skobi1 · Addict Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 639 City: eugene, or

find the solenoid and turn the batteries on, if the starter starts running tap the top of the solenoid with a small hammer or wrench. If the solenoid is the problem it should free up and stop the starter. If this works you still need to replace the solenoid because it will stick again. Also solenoids will last longer if they are mounted correctly (the domed side up, normally the posts are closer to the top).

Steelerguy · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 518

Same exact thing happend to us last summer.... its the selanoid... we still havent replace it.... will this spring.... when it happens like said above, one good whap with a hammer, wrech, cold can of beer, light bar, ski anything you can get your hands on. DO IT QUICK IT WILL BURN UP AND YOU COULD BE STRANDED>

bluefish86 · Posted: Feb 12, 2003 1:14 pm Post subject:

The same thing happened to my friend's boat. Until you can replace it, just do what steelerguy said. If you cant reach it with a hammer, get a long piece of wood or pipe and put that against it and hit the wood with a hammer.

tryan · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 257

1.as the voltage drops , current goes up and fuses the points
2. the coils could be corroded.
3. the teeth on the bendix could be hanging up on the flywheel.

i go with #2 .use a marine solonoid.

bizzuck · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 593

where do i get a marine solonoid?

bizzuck · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 593

anybody know where

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

Boat store should have them. Go your boat/engine manufacturer's webpage and find a local shop.

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skobi1 · Addict Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 639 City: eugene, or

Any auto parts store, theres no difference in solenoids for marine applications except the price.