my 135hp merc wont crank over

Marioleonard

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I have my merc 135hp it wont crank over. I took the stater off ans tested it it was good and the batt is good to. What do you guys think it could be?

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Barnacle_Bill

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Re: my 135hp merc wont crank over

What do you mean it won't crank over? To me that means the starter isn't turning the motor over in which case the stator has nothing to do with it. How about a little more info.
 

Marioleonard

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Re: my 135hp merc wont crank over

Sorry I ment starter. I took if off and tested it and it was fine. I put it back on and whin it cranks its like it dosent want to move fast enough. Also it dosent always turn oner the starter. do you think it can be the connections? or maybe the starter silanoied. i dont think i spelt that right

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JB

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Re: my 135hp merc wont crank over

Take your battery cables off at both ends. Examine them for swelling or weak spots, then scrub all connectors shiny and reconnect. Corrosion at connectors and even in the cables themselves is the most common cause of your trouble.

Good luck. :)
 
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