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1996 90HP Ocean Pro hard to start

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Starter seems to spin but the

Starter seems to spin but the bendix (or whatever it's called now) does'nt seem to engage or if it does it does'nt stay engaged long enough. Is it possible the starter is'nt going fast enough for the gear to engage or could the sliding gear be held up in some way? Battery seems to be fully charged. Thanks.
 
A common problem is the 'c

A common problem is the 'clutch' in the bendix itself that slips similar to the prop hubs. In that case bendix has to be changed.
 
Is that "clutch" the r

Is that "clutch" the rubber grommet like thing toward the end of that shaft? Is any part of that shaft "allowed" to have a drop of oil? I heard NOT. Thanks
 
"The 'clutch' is insid

"The 'clutch' is inside the pinion itself, between the shaft and gear like in a prop. WD-40 and similar is the best way to 'kill' it!The hole shaft with the pinion on has to be changed."
 
Darn! I bought a new bendix ab

Darn! I bought a new bendix about 2-3 years ago and now it seems to be a problem again. Boat is in salt water and not used much. Could non-use cause the bendix to "crash" faster?
NO possible way to repair the bendix?
Thanks
 
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