Force starter is dis-engaging

Squirt

Cadet
Joined
Apr 15, 2003
Messages
18
'91 force,90 HP,3 cylinder, 2 stroke, inboard.I have asked this question before,I have checked all my terminations and wires.The problem is that when I crank the boat ,SOMETIMES the starter bendix will dis-engage from the flywheel(both have good teeth)The boat runs fine otherwise. The starter is shimmed per the book, the bendix is moving out the correct distance, I thought maybe the bendix spring was wore so I replaced that($35) no luck.Each attempt at starting begins fine,justs pops out and doesn't give the engine enough RPM's to start.(it has a new battery with good charge)Trying not to kick the dog too hard on this one! Thanks,Squirt
 

outboardjake

Seaman
Joined
May 2, 2003
Messages
64
Re: Force starter is dis-engaging

Check compression, sometimes if there is uneven compression the starter will disengage.
 

9675hpforce

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
Jan 26, 2003
Messages
98
Re: Force starter is dis-engaging

new battery did the trick for me at $29 for the auto type at walmart you cant go wrong.
 
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