skiprima
New Member
- Jul 30, 2007
- 19
- Boat Info
- 2006, 340 Sundancer
- Engines
- 496 HO, 8.1 liter, Bravo 3
496, Bravo 3 outdrives. Had the lower unit gears replaced this spring. Boat used appox. 6 hours since the work was performed. After a short 1 hour ride, and then a break for dinner, the port engine would not start. The starter was making a high pitched whirring sound. Pulled the starter and found a broken part in the starter. Replaced with a new starter-a factory replacement- and tried to start the engine. After 2 cranks the new starter let go and began to make the same whirring noise as the first. The engine never turned over. Both people present described it like something was binding up the engine.
Anyone know if there is anything related to the lower unit that could be binding up the engine preventing it from turning over? Is there gearing in the lower unit that would turn when you crank the engine? One mechanic thinks there is and another doesn't think so.
Anyone know if there is anything related to the lower unit that could be binding up the engine preventing it from turning over? Is there gearing in the lower unit that would turn when you crank the engine? One mechanic thinks there is and another doesn't think so.