Yooper Fisherman
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Hi all. New to forum. I have had this boat (2016 Tracker Grizzly 1860) and motor (see title) since 2016. Purchased brand new. Went to start it up this week to get ready for winter storage (with ear muffs in place and water on) and it won't crank. The starter Bendix pushes the pinion up and engages the teeth on flywheel, but doesn't crank (but tries too). Tried all the usual things:
- Checked/cleaned connections on battery, starter and solenoid
- New battery (12.71 V)
- Removed starter and solenoid and had them bench tested at a reputable "auto electric" establishment. Both checked out.
-Tried pull starting too, but I don't have enough strength to get through more than one compression stroke
Only thing I can figure is there is higher compression than usual for some reason, stopping the starter from cranking the motor.
My next step is to reinstall starter and solenoid, pull plugs and try cranking again. Maybe fuel leak into cylinder(s)?
Any suggestions?
View attachment Merc Start Video.mp4
- Checked/cleaned connections on battery, starter and solenoid
- New battery (12.71 V)
- Removed starter and solenoid and had them bench tested at a reputable "auto electric" establishment. Both checked out.
-Tried pull starting too, but I don't have enough strength to get through more than one compression stroke
Only thing I can figure is there is higher compression than usual for some reason, stopping the starter from cranking the motor.
My next step is to reinstall starter and solenoid, pull plugs and try cranking again. Maybe fuel leak into cylinder(s)?
Any suggestions?
View attachment Merc Start Video.mp4
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