Sounds like starter is going bad, where to buy?

[paczowski123]

Well as it says my starter is starting to squeal when I start up it's a mercruiser 4.3 190 horse. I have recently purchased the boat and te previous owner said he ha to have te solenoid replaced but didn't do the whole starter. My question is can I just go to an auto store and buy a gm 4.3 starter or do I need to specially order it? Also anything tricky or I need to know about replacement that would be different from any other starter replacement? Also if I can just go to an automotive store any special models I need to look for?

 

[Don S]

Re: Sounds like starter is going bad, where to buy?

You need a marine starter, not automotive. Marine starters are ignition protected, meaning they are spark shielded inside to prevent sparks from causing an explosion should you have a gas leak.

What exactly is the problem, you may not even need a starter. Even if you do, it's usually cheaper to get the starter rebuilt at a Starter/Alternator/Electric Motor repair shop. Usually about half the price of a new aftermarket starter.

 

[paczowski123]

Re: Sounds like starter is going bad, where to buy?

It's like squealing on start up wen the starter is cycled. Idk how exactly to describe it it just sounds like what a bad starte would sound like lol. Almost like what a squealing bearing would sound. And being that I generally like using new or remaned parts I'd probably just replace it rather than going the repair route. But I will look in my area to see if there is anyone who does do repairs on them.