marine starter ID

[biggjimm]

Rebuilding this 79 Mercruiser 260 & was curious if there is a way to tell just by looking if this starter is a marine unit or not?

The label that was on it has gotten wet & fallen off or something.

Every other part that needs to be marine approved is but it's also easy to tell the difference with them but I don't see anything obvious on this starter that tells me it's a marine unit for sure.

The carb & alternator were both replaced when the engine was replaced & they are both marine parts. The starter was replaced at the same time but again I can't tell if it is marine?

Thanks
Jim

 

[Bondo]

& was curious if there is a way to tell just by looking if this starter is a marine unit or not?

Nope,.... The Marineness is All internal,.... basically an extra ssteel plate 'tween the electric motor, 'n the drive,...

 

[kenny nunez]

In addition to what Bondo said a marine starter field frame is welded together and there will be a glob of sealer where the solenoid is joined to the assembly.

 

[biggjimm]

This one does not appear to be welded nor is there any sealer.
I had a feeling it was not a marine unit. It just didn't look right. Maybe it's just that it is not painted all black or something but I felt funny about it.
Now to go find the one that's in my building somewhere.
Thanks guys.
Jim

 

[kenny nunez]

The later style that you have should be fine. The one I described was the older style that was on your engine. The newer style is a lot easier to install because of the weight difference making it a favorit when there is only room for 1 hand installing.

 

[biggjimm]

This one actually does have sealer on it. It just wasn't a big glob oozing out everywhere like my 140 starter has.

I found one in my shop that is a Mercruiser starter but it's bad. I took them both apart & they are identical in every way & the case was welded on the inside so apparently this is a marine starter.

Thanks guys.