boatrboy
Well-Known Member
I have purchased a starter a few years ago for my 7.4 mpiMercruiser boat motor (1999). I have replaced the ignition switch a couple of years back too. For several months now when I go to start it cold and I hear a “click” at the starter butit doesn't crank. If I turn the key 10 or so times it will start, andusually restart the rest of the day. On a few occasions when it warms up it will taketwo or three clicks before starting. At first I thought the ignitionswitch again was bad but obviously the click means power seems to be getting to thestarter.
So, could this be a bad solenoid? Every time I get the test light out it starts and I am usually alone. I could get long test leads to my meter I guess. I realize I have not done enough diagnosis yet, but I thought I would throw it out anyway and see what thoughts you might have. Also - I pulled the motor last year and pulled the starter off to repaint it and clean the connections while the motor was on my engine stand. The ground cable was cleaned at that time too.
Thanks in advance for any input you can provide- Mark
So, could this be a bad solenoid? Every time I get the test light out it starts and I am usually alone. I could get long test leads to my meter I guess. I realize I have not done enough diagnosis yet, but I thought I would throw it out anyway and see what thoughts you might have. Also - I pulled the motor last year and pulled the starter off to repaint it and clean the connections while the motor was on my engine stand. The ground cable was cleaned at that time too.
Thanks in advance for any input you can provide- Mark