Will an outboard run with a bad Rectifier?
Usually, the outboard will start and run without the rectifier. However, it might be running down the battery, allowing it to quit once the battery runs out of a charge.
Why does my boat make a clicking sound when I start the engine?
If the engine is not cranking over but there’s a small clicking sound when you turn the ignition switch, the starter motor may be faulty. The clicking is the sound of the solenoid trying to get the starter motor to engage. Gently tap the starter motor a couple of times with a hammer.
Where did my Mercury outboard motor come from?
I bought this motor as a clearance in 2009 in Delaware USA ( new in crate) I then moved to Australia, and the motor stayed in the crate until 2 days ago…. … When I turn the key I get the beep, but there is a 2-3 hesitation before the motor starts to turn over. After a couple tries, the motor starts and runs …
Why does my MerCruiser not start when I crank the engine?
There is no hot and neutral. Just positive to the circuit breaker so you must have the ground lead connected to ground to read voltage. The loss of voltage when you crank the engine is the concern. When you crank the engine do you maintain 9.5+ volts at the battery connection at the starter.
Why is my outboard engine not turning over?
Otherwise, if the solenoid clicks but the starter does not spin, it’s your starter that has an internal short, requiring a replacement. Outboards are complex but operate on basic four-stroke technology. When the outboard boat engine doesn’t turn over, it could be a bad outboard starter or one of many other issues.
If the engine is not cranking over but there’s a small clicking sound when you turn the ignition switch, the starter motor may be faulty. The clicking is the sound of the solenoid trying to get the starter motor to engage. Gently tap the starter motor a couple of times with a hammer.
I bought this motor as a clearance in 2009 in Delaware USA ( new in crate) I then moved to Australia, and the motor stayed in the crate until 2 days ago…. … When I turn the key I get the beep, but there is a 2-3 hesitation before the motor starts to turn over. After a couple tries, the motor starts and runs …
What does it mean when your outboard motor wont start?
If you don’t hear any clicking and the starter refuses to spin, there is a short in the solenoid requiring a replacement. Otherwise, if the solenoid clicks but the starter does not spin, it’s your starter that has an internal short, requiring a replacement. When the Outboard Motor Won’t Start
Why does the motor just clicks when trying to start?
Cut them off and install new ends or replace the cables if necessary. Corrosiion represents resistance to current flow. Using a voltmeter or test light, have somehone turn the key to START while you measure voltage at the larger terminal on the starter solenoid that feeds the starter.