"I am having an issue with my
"I am having an issue with my I/O 898 Mercruiser. When I turn the key to the 'on' position, the starter cranks intermittently. Turning the key to 'start' does nothing. I pulled the starter to find the top 1/8" of the starter gear (Delco Remy) worn off and the tops of each tooth mushroomed. Most likely from the starter cranking when the engine was running (and the reason it wont' start anymore).
Who I bought it from put in a new shifter but did not hook up the wiring (starter cut off, on/off switch). Could this be part of the problem?
I bench tested the starter and it works fine. I'm going to get a new ignition switch this week and will post results."
"I am having an issue with my I/O 898 Mercruiser. When I turn the key to the 'on' position, the starter cranks intermittently. Turning the key to 'start' does nothing. I pulled the starter to find the top 1/8" of the starter gear (Delco Remy) worn off and the tops of each tooth mushroomed. Most likely from the starter cranking when the engine was running (and the reason it wont' start anymore).
Who I bought it from put in a new shifter but did not hook up the wiring (starter cut off, on/off switch). Could this be part of the problem?
I bench tested the starter and it works fine. I'm going to get a new ignition switch this week and will post results."