1987 Merc 60 hp starter or control problems?

[dynapac]

Background <br /><br />Motor has set for 12 years. Was fogged before storage. No visible rust on piston heads. Good compression. New batteries (charged). Checked all connections and fuses.<br /><br /> Findings<br /><br />Starter "clicks", armature will not engage or move. Key in ignition and turned to "start" causes an intermitent beeping from the control and an intermitent buzzing/static sound. Connecting battery directly to pos/neg starter terminals causes normal starter operation.

 

[Ben Konopacky]

Re: 1987 Merc 60 hp starter or control problems?

check the resistance of both red & black batt. cables and res. of sol. contact when energized . check black batt. cable res. to make sure you have a good ground. sounds like corosion. i would replace the pump impeller also if you get it to fire up. good luck

 

[JB]

Re: 1987 Merc 60 hp starter or control problems?

Troubleshoot with the "Outboard wont start" article in Engine FAQs, Dynapac.<br /><br />Betcha you have a bad cable connection that looks okay.

 

[dynapac]

Re: 1987 Merc 60 hp starter or control problems?

Thanks, getting the multimeter out<br /><br />Will check for continuity on all connections. <br /><br />Already replaced water pump impeller.

 

[dynapac]

Re: 1987 Merc 60 hp starter or control problems?

Guess what? Bad connection! You guys rock!