5.71 Brava

[dchmcd]

I just took over a 28' Bayliner with a 5.71 Brava SN# 0D605188. There was a part that looks to be someting like a starter or something that was laying the bilge, but still connected via a red cable to the engine. The front was broken off and reviled what looked to be some type of a gear. Any idea of what this could be? The boat has been idle for 2 years. Don't have a manual yet. <br /><br />Appreciate any help.

 

[calwldlif]

Re: 5.71 Brava

looks to be someting like a starter <br />you guessed right

 

[dchmcd]

Re: 5.71 Brava

Thanks. Is that a pretty easy repair? BTW. It was on the starboard side.

 

[calwldlif]

Re: 5.71 Brava

If the starter is broken off...<br />I would make sure the motor turns...<br />Put a big socket and breaker bar on<br />the center bolt in the vibration<br />damper and see if you can spin the motor.<br />(might want to pull plugs and add oil to cyl)<br />2 years sitting?<br />If the motor is frozen, someone tried the starter<br />"crack" starter is in the bilge.<br />So no new starter is going to help.<br />You could have a serious problem.<br /><br />On changing starter:<br />if you have room to get to the bolts and<br />room to slip a new one in, not difficult.<br />First have to remove broken flange "housing"<br />of old starter.

 

[dchmcd]

Re: 5.71 Brava

Thanks- I think the "Serious" scenario is probably the case. The boat is in super shape other then that. It is bretty much free to me. Are we talking a whold new engine. I might just unloade now.

 

[calwldlif]

Re: 5.71 Brava

I have no way of telling.<br />Get it looked over.<br />Free? Nothings free in/on a boat