Beckoning
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Merc runs like a charm. No saltwater use ever, Lake Michigan only. Dual battery system (each 12.7v) through Perko switch installed 6 yrs ago. For past 2 years, 50% of the time, starter just Whirrrrrrrs without engaging on the flywheel. If I hit it a few more times, it will finally engage. Or, if I turn Perko to "both" it will usually engage. Seems to happen in cooler weather rather than warmer weather. Luckily, when 2-3 miles out after trolling, it eventually starts from the starting battery that I had isolated on the Perko after running out to fishing spot, thus giving the start battery a good charge. Thus, the starter and Bendix spring seem to function OK. Is this a solenoid problem? A battery cable connection problem? Something else? The solenoid seems readily accessible and probably easily available.
Your ideas would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.
Your ideas would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.
