New Guy Needs Starter Help

[CanadaAndy]

I have to replace the starter on my 1986 90hp inline six O/B. I have seen a few starters on ebay that look similar. Does anyone know what range of starters will fit? What do I need to look for? Serial No's? # of Teeth on the gear? <br />All those with knowledge please help.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Andy.

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

The starter you need is part #50-72467<br /><br />TMD

 

[JB]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

Hi, Andy.<br /><br />Forgive me if I am overly suspicious. Are you replacing the starter to find out if it will fix a problem or have you proved the starter bad?

 

[CanadaAndy]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

Everything was working fine, then one day there was not enought juice to make the the starter sprocket jump into place. At first I thought it was just a low battery. I even drove my truck 3/4 onto the dock to jump start it! but the same thing. I checked the grounds and they seemed fine. It could be the solonoid, but it sounds like it is working. I removed the starter and jumped to a fresh battery, it turns but I don't think it's fast enough. Besides, the teeth on the gear are so worn that I find it easy to believe that the starter is old enough to just give up. Do you think there is anything else I should check?<br /><br />Marine Doc - did that part get used on different motors? Are they plentiful, or am I looking for a needle in a haystack?<br /><br />Andy<br /><br />PS Starters on ebay are $15. The look the same but I can't tell from the ebay photos. I have asked the sellers for more details.<br /><br />Starter on ebay #1 <br /><br />Starter on Ebay #2

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

Your starter was used right up to the V175 block, but not the 200hp<br /><br />TMD

 

[JB]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

Hi, Andy.<br /><br />I am still afraid that you are about to waste your money.<br /><br />Please go to the FAQ section and do the electric starter troubleshooting tests before you cough up hundreds of bux on a replacement that may not be needed.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[CanadaAndy]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

Thanks for the help. I have done a bit more reasearch, and beginning to get a grasp on the situation. I don't need it fixed until the spring, so i will take me time.<br /><br />Thanks Again.<br /><br />Andy

 

[Bobby Powell]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

JB,<br /><br />I just wanted to say thanks.<br />Your always giving great advice and looking out for all of us.<br />Is your nickname the Godfather?<br /><br />Happy Holidays,<br />Bobby Powell

 

[BRIAN03]

Re: New Guy Needs Starter Help

That Mercury starter is bullet proof unless it went swimming. All you need is a brush pack. You take it apart and clean it with brake clean and install a new brush pack. It might take 30 minutes. A brush pack is 20 dollars List price and a can of brake clean. Total parts 23.50 Us that is.