Starter Trouble

[TimF16]

Does anyone out there have any info on changing a starter on a 1990 Euro F3. Already checked battery etc. Its the original starter onthe boat. It just clicks when i turn the key with a full charged batt. I could not see the mounting bolts at first glance. any experience with this year boat out there?

[Woodski]

That one could be bottom mount bolts, so check underneath the starter near the flywheel housing or the aluminum housing block on the starter. I would also verify all grounds and connections before you change starters. In addition, when you get the old one off, you can check it using a set of jumper cables and a good battery to see if it works okay. Make sure you hold on tight or have starter in a vise when you do that. My experience is that starter issues tend to be the battery of connections, although a starter from 1990 has had a pretty useful life.

[JasonK]

I haven't experienced any trouble with mine.

Did you check for a relay?

[TimF16]

I haven't experienced any trouble with mine.

Did you check for a relay?

I can actually hear the relay clicking but the starter does not turn at all.

[TimF16]

That one could be bottom mount bolts, so check underneath the starter near the flywheel housing or the aluminum housing block on the starter. I would also verify all grounds and connections before you change starters. In addition, when you get the old one off, you can check it using a set of jumper cables and a good battery to see if it works okay. Make sure you hold on tight or have starter in a vise when you do that. My experience is that starter issues tend to be the battery of connections, although a starter from 1990 has had a pretty useful life.

I think that you are correct in the bolts being vertical (the replacements Ive viewed on line look that way). How much room do you think is down there?

[Sixball]

I agree the bolts I believe are the grounds. Try pulling one out and see if there is any corrosion or dirt. If so or just clean it up and you should get a good ground when reinstalled. I would do all the bolts but if one shows an improvement you have your ansure.

[68Slalom]

That one could be bottom mount bolts, so check underneath the starter near the flywheel housing or the aluminum housing block on the starter. I would also verify all grounds and connections before you change starters. In addition, when you get the old one off, you can check it using a set of jumper cables and a good battery to see if it works okay. Make sure you hold on tight or have starter in a vise when you do that. My experience is that starter issues tend to be the battery of connections, although a starter from 1990 has had a pretty useful life.

make sure all your cables are tight and secure before pulling anything off, try staring it with the battery charger on. You may have a weak battery even though you charged it up!

[daddyodoc]

Had a similar problem with my 02 lsv 23. It was actually the ignition switch and not the starter. I was all set to change the starter and the guy at the parts place suggested trying a new switch. He must have seen this before because when I told him the symptoms he quickly "diagnosed" correctly. Just an idea that might save you a couple hundred bucks and aonly takes 10 minutes.

[CRASH]

If the starter has ever got wet pull it out have it rebuilt 90% of the boats that come through are shop need starters.