I've checked the Engine FAQ and this is what I've done so far:
1.) I'm using a heavy duty battery starter unit instead of a battery. I want to make sure the engine will turn over before I invest in a deep cycle marine battery.
2.) I turned the key and I do hear the solenoid click, but the starter doesn't even attempt to spin.
3.) I measured the voltage coming in to the solenoid @ 14V.
4.) I jumped the solenoid with a screwdriver: still just a click, no starter spinning.
5.) With the solenoid jumped, I measure the voltage on the solenoid post that provides power to the starter @ 10.5V.
6.) With the solenoid jumped, I measure the voltage on the post on the starter where the power goes @ 10.5V.
Now my question is this: is the 10.9V too low a voltage to actually spin the starter? I think that's normal, but I'm as novice as novice can be when it comes to this.
What do you guys think? Does that sound more like a solenoid or the starter itself?
It seems to indicate starter, but I find it hard to believe it just won't spin at all.
1.) I'm using a heavy duty battery starter unit instead of a battery. I want to make sure the engine will turn over before I invest in a deep cycle marine battery.
2.) I turned the key and I do hear the solenoid click, but the starter doesn't even attempt to spin.
3.) I measured the voltage coming in to the solenoid @ 14V.
4.) I jumped the solenoid with a screwdriver: still just a click, no starter spinning.
5.) With the solenoid jumped, I measure the voltage on the solenoid post that provides power to the starter @ 10.5V.
6.) With the solenoid jumped, I measure the voltage on the post on the starter where the power goes @ 10.5V.
Now my question is this: is the 10.9V too low a voltage to actually spin the starter? I think that's normal, but I'm as novice as novice can be when it comes to this.
What do you guys think? Does that sound more like a solenoid or the starter itself?
It seems to indicate starter, but I find it hard to believe it just won't spin at all.
