[Rhodes22-list] Motor Won't Start

[Leland]

Todd,

The helpful expertise on this mailing list is amazing.

Much thanks!

Lee



Todd Tavares wrote:
> 
>  Lee,
> 
> Try this website  
> http://www.iboats.com/Mercury_Starter_Solenoids/dm/session_id.169972231--cart_id.019241459--category_id.271561--list_time.1198024927--view_id.271565
> .
> 
> It should be an esay fix.  (and a cheap attempt should Rummy's
> e-diagnosis be wrong) 
> 
> BTW --  A solenoid is an electrical switch that uses a low current
> circuit to switch/control a high current circuit by electromechanical
> means.  You wouldn't want full starting current from the battery to the
> starter going through your start button or key switch.
> 
> Usually (usually) a bad solenoid fails to energize, but you are hearing
> the click, which is probably the solenoid energizing, but could be a
> binding starter trying to turn.  Without seeing or hearing the engine, if
> a new solenoid does not cure the problem,  possible problems are a bad
> connection at the starter, the starter is not getting a good ground
> connection or you have a bad starter. Check the connection where the
> negative battery cable connects to the engine or ground.  Disconnect the
> negative cable from the battery first then check the (+) hot wire the
> connection/s at the starter.  Make sure there is no corrosion there or
> where the starter bolts to the engine.  Once you eliminate bad
> connections a few quick checks with a DC volt meter will narrow the
> possibilities. see attachments
> 
> Todd T.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Leland
>   To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>   Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Motor Won't Start
>   Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:26:36 -0800 (PST)
> 
> 
> 
>   Brad,
> 
>   That's flugel valve, and thanks, but I've already tried that. It just
>   made
>   a wet, blowing sound.
> 
>   Lee
> 
> 
>   Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
>   >
>   > Rory,
>   >
>   > Correct me where I'm wrong, but on that model, electricity flows
>   through
>   > the
>   > Flugal valve. I was going to suggest that but didn't want to hurt
>   Rummy's
>   > feelings.
>   >
>   > TRY IT WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY!
>   >
>   > Yeah, Rummy could be right, BUT, a low battery will make a
>   paranoid,
>   > whatever he calls it, act bad when only the battery is bad. Flugal
>   valves
>   > are cheap but hard to find.
>   >
>   > Brad
>   >
>   > On Dec 18, 2007 11:06 AM, R Orkin wrote:
>   >
>   >>
>   >> If it is not that than it can only be the muffler bearing
>   >> Rory
>   >>
>   >> Hank-5 wrote:
>   >> >
>   >> > You mean you think the solenoid might be bad? Why didn't you say
>   so in
>   >> > the
>   >> > first place??!!
>   >> >
>   >> > Hank
>   >> >
>   >> >
>   >> > On 12/17/07, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
>   >> >>
>   >> >> Lee,
>   >> >> Give me the make, year and size and I'll send you the
>   directions
>   >> >> for testing
>   >> >> the solenoid on the motor.
>   >> >>
>   >> >> Rummy :)
>   >> >>
>   >> >>
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