85 searay starter wont disengage

[Van Lynch]

1985 Searay 140 Mercruiser i/o, starter will not disengage after motor has started. I've replaced both the solinoid and starter, (with newer gear reduction model)and a new battery with no change. Problem started as occasional overrunning and is now persistant. When starter is running, I can turn off the ignition switch and everything keeps running. I meter tested the switch and it appears fine. Now I have a short when I just turn the key on. I've only replaced parts and wired as original parts (not crossed).

 

[imported_Mike_M2]

Re: 85 searay starter wont disengage

Sounds like you need a new ignition switch. They're cheap, replace it...

 

[DJ]

Re: 85 searay starter wont disengage

Did this just start happening with the NEW starter replacement?

 

[Van Lynch]

Re: 85 searay starter wont disengage

The replaced starter did not change the problem of the starter continuing to run after starting the engine.

 

[imported_Mike_M2]

Re: 85 searay starter wont disengage

Other than the switch there's nothing else except your slave solinoid(if you have one). I would disconnect the switch input and the starter out and touch the two together. If it stops when you let go the switch is bad.