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| I think my engine may be locked up |
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Jason Taylor
New member
Username: starhawkeye13
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 08:19 pm: | 
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I Have a MCM 170 Mericruiser engine in a 1986 glasstream. It was turning over real slow with a new battery in it then it stopped and now I can't get it to turn over. The starter trys but won't turn the enging over. |
James Bell
Member
Username: bigdaddy81
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 03:47 am: |
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Hi,
I am no expert, remove the spark plugs and try to turn over, (assuming its a fluid lock, this will allow excess fluids in the cylinders to escape), if no luck, then I think your starter motor needs a rebuild or replaced.
Why did you replace the battery, it may have not been the battery at fault, but the starter motor |
Randy McLeod
New member
Username: capt_blind_squrril
Post Number: 3
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 - 02:48 pm: |
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When my motor did that it ended up being the starter. New battery just prolonged it. When I took the starter off it spun just fine. I did notice it got alittle hot though. You can take it to your local starter rebuilder (look in phone book) can test it for you, usually for free. Good luck!! |
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