Need help can't start motor

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Lsebishop

New member

• Oct 16, 2016

• #1

Started and was running great then stopped. Could not get it to start after. Checked the kill switch, fuses.fuel ect. The starter is engaging but wont spin over the motor. Any suggestions? Please help

 

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kimcrwbr1

Banned

• Oct 16, 2016

• #2

What is the model number of the motor? Is the battery fully charged? Clean all of the battery cable ends and sand the grounds metal to metal. Bend the cables end to end looking for weak spots.

 

o2batsea

Outstanding Contributor

• Oct 19, 2016

• #3

Points type ignition? maybe the condensor? However before you go chasing rabbits, be sure all your ground connections are clean and tight. Actually let's say the same for all the main engine wiring!

 

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Bt Doctur

Silver Medal Contributor

• Oct 24, 2016

• #4

The starter is engaging but wont spin over the motor. Any suggestions? Please help

Engine is seized if the bendix drive is spinning up into the flywheel and it dosent turn

 

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johnnygjr

Outstanding Contributor

• Oct 24, 2016

• #5

Try turning engine with a wrench on flywheel, plugs pulled out

 

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kimcrwbr1

Banned

• Oct 24, 2016

• #6

It could be a seized upper gearbox/bearing as well if you cannot get it to turn over with a socket. Year and model#s

 

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johnnygjr

Outstanding Contributor

• Oct 25, 2016

• #7

lsebishop what's the story

 

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Boobie

Silver Medal Contributor

• Oct 27, 2016

• #8

Agree with Kim above. Seen it happen !!

 

Last edited: Oct 27, 2016

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Boobie

Silver Medal Contributor

• Oct 29, 2016

• #9

Well, what happened ??