chriscraftcat
Member
Hello Guys,
I just replaced my port side engine, after the old one locked up on me couple of months ago, and I tried starting it up today with a remote starter switch, however, I am having the old problem revisiting. The starter bendix will bind on the fly wheel and want let it go unless I shut it off with battery switch. I had the same problem with the old engine, and I took the starter to a rebuilder who did the job but also said that starter was in good condition and needed only the clean up. My mechanic and I are puzzled and can't figure it out what causes this problem. We tend to believe that starter solenoid might be a reason but cannot explain why. We bench tested the starter and it seems to work fine. We put it back in and the same bendix lock up occurs. Could the solenoid contacts hold the gear engaged without releasing it after the starter switch is turned off? Why would the contacts lock up? Should we replace the solenoid?
Your comments will be greatly appreciated, as always.
Respectfully
Chriscraftcat
I just replaced my port side engine, after the old one locked up on me couple of months ago, and I tried starting it up today with a remote starter switch, however, I am having the old problem revisiting. The starter bendix will bind on the fly wheel and want let it go unless I shut it off with battery switch. I had the same problem with the old engine, and I took the starter to a rebuilder who did the job but also said that starter was in good condition and needed only the clean up. My mechanic and I are puzzled and can't figure it out what causes this problem. We tend to believe that starter solenoid might be a reason but cannot explain why. We bench tested the starter and it seems to work fine. We put it back in and the same bendix lock up occurs. Could the solenoid contacts hold the gear engaged without releasing it after the starter switch is turned off? Why would the contacts lock up? Should we replace the solenoid?
Your comments will be greatly appreciated, as always.
Respectfully
Chriscraftcat