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 Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685361
03/04/06 03:30 AM
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The starter on my 1995 115HP Merc spins but doesn't pop up and turn the engine. What are my options?
John,
17.75' Challenger w/Merc 115
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685362
03/04/06 04:06 AM
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Ledford
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Sounds like the bendix on the starter is out. You can have the starter repaired.
"No ba$!ard ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb ba$!ard die for his country"..General George S. Patton 
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685363
03/04/06 05:19 AM
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Adkins Angler
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Before you remove the starter you might try spraying some some "break free" or "PB blaster" on the gear and shaft, it may just be stuck....
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685364
03/04/06 05:34 AM
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2-stroke
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1. Put a voltmeter on your battery, less than 12.6 volts, recharge or replace.
2. Lubricate the bendix gear shaft with a light oil. 3in1 oil is fine. Do NOT use grease.
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685365
03/04/06 10:49 AM
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skeeter17584
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My old 200HP Merc does the exact same thing if the battery is not fully charged.
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685366
03/05/06 04:04 AM
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I'll validate the battery - lube it up and give it a shot. Thanks all
John,
17.75' Challenger w/Merc 115
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685367
03/05/06 07:36 AM
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anthonyhicks101
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I had a Mariner 150 do the same thing because of a weak bettery. Check that first!
anthonyhicks101 for president! Greatness right there.
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685368
03/06/06 04:18 PM
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kingdad101
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yep-I'd check battery before going on...
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Re: Starter spins but doesn't engage
#685369
03/07/06 07:11 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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check to make sure your battery cables are put on the right terminals (positive, negative). I have done this to my old Johnson... LOL!! took me about 3 hours to figure out the starter was turning the wrong way!!! hehe.
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