jakhammer24
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- May 26, 2020
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I have a 1999 Volvo Penta 4.3GL PWTR inside my Seaswirl 175 Bowrider and it won't crank. I turn the ignition, the initial beep occurs, I get 11v of power (resting) and all the gauges show activity/life. Upon "start" attempt, voltage drops to about 9v or so (even when I disconnect the fuel pump relay) which suggests that perhaps the starter might simply be stuck. I can't get a good angle on whacking it with a hammer (I've done this before on an automobile and it works on seized starters sometimes). I have tested the power at the relay (which is clicking once, each time I turn the key) and everything seems like it should be.
At this point, it looks like I'm going to have to pull the starter - which really sucks because I literally just bought this boat and haven't even put it in the water yet. I'm hoping that maybe there is something else I am missing and that maybe someone more knowledgeable could point out my oversite.
I'm mechanically inclined, so I could likely pull the starter myself, but I've read how much of a challenge it is so I'm trying to find other possible solutions before I go that far. Any help would be appreciated!
At this point, it looks like I'm going to have to pull the starter - which really sucks because I literally just bought this boat and haven't even put it in the water yet. I'm hoping that maybe there is something else I am missing and that maybe someone more knowledgeable could point out my oversite.
I'm mechanically inclined, so I could likely pull the starter myself, but I've read how much of a challenge it is so I'm trying to find other possible solutions before I go that far. Any help would be appreciated!