Starter Slow Turning

[legalfee]

I've got a 1995 Force thats probably got the original starter. Recently the starter started turning slow. I thought the battery needed charging. I charged it. No Luck .I've bought another battery and charged it up. Same thing. Could my starter be bad? Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Start by cleaning every connection from the battery to the block and starter, including the starter mounting pad

 

[catfishcarl99]

im having the same issue. has been a slow starter for a decade. now I just went through and cleaned every connection. still very weak. attached a jumper cables to pos on starter and block. same. two different batteries one new. think mines toast.

 

[legalfee]

Got a new starter yesterday. I'll let you know how it works when I get a chance to put it in.

 

[mla2ofus]

Don't throw the old one away. Had a 90HP Force and the starter did that. Removed and disassembled it, cleaned everything and put a little grease on the front and rear bushings. Still worked fine 7 yrs later when I sold the boat.
Mike

 

[catfishcarl99]

heres what I just found. brushes toasted. brush holder broken. magnets in good shape. just got a new endcap with brush assembly for $34 on ebay. cheap enough. mine has been getting slower and slower. stopped today. surprised it started yesterday.

 

[legalfee]

I got a new one for around 150. I may take the old apart. Bet it looks the same or worse than yours.

 

[legalfee]

The old starter had a corroded, loose terminal. I replaced it anyway. New starter works like a champ.