Starter not engaging

[WebbieWorks]

I could really use some help on this one. It has me stumped. Just replaced the starter and solenoid because the starter would just make a spinning sound but not engaging.

It will try to crank from time to time, but mostly it just makes the spinning sound.

 

[tphoyt]

Was it the same before and after the new starter?
It’s a long shot but check your battery voltage. You have just enough to spin the starter but not enough to engage the bendix.

 

[Crosbyman]

STEP #1 make certain the battery is fully charged and all connections are made shinny for max . amperage transfer to the starter

 

[WebbieWorks]

Battery reads 12.11 so I don't believe that is the issue. I will charge it overnight and see if it happens.. It tries to start a few times, then the spinning sound occurs.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Battery reads 12.11 so I don't believe that is the issue. I will charge it overnight and see if it happens.. It tries to start a few times, then the spinning sound occurs.

clean all the connections including the pad on the block and the starter itself. 12.11 is almost dead. charge your battery

 

[Crosbyman]

see chart... charge your battery...... if more than 5years old and lacked TLC... buy a new dedicated boat STARTER Battery .

 

[racerone]

Battery that reads 12.1 volts needs attention !!!!----It is called a 12 volt battery.----A good one reads at least 12.4 volts------As step #1 I would charge the battery and do a load test on it.----Perhaps the gears under that cover have an issue.

 

[Yegboats]

see chart... charge your battery...... if more than 5years old and lacked TLC... buy a new dedicated boat STARTER Battery .
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Oh I likey! Stealing this for my collection. Thx

 

[Crosbyman]

?? redisplaying... sorry should posted link instead.... see full link

https://surveillancetrailerrental.c...l,12.1V or higher, looking at the chart above.