outboard won't start

[djcally]

Mercury 45, power trim. classic 50
serial = 9459899.

My outboard is having starting problems.When i turn the key it just clicks. I have checked the starter, and seems to be working fine. I assume the square black bit above the starter, is the soliniod. I also checked that, and that also seems to be fine. Althouh i have tried to bridge it with the starter and it still won't kick in. I get a spark or kick for a split second then when i try again i get nothing. I am now at a loss as i don't have a manual. I can pull a car engine apart but as i am finding, out a boat can be very diff. I have also changed the spark plugs. still just a click at the solinoid. Could this be the problem. A new solinoid required.???

Kind Reards, Lee Callahan

 

[latin monkey]

Re: outboard won't start

could be a loose connection at the solenoid. the bolts tend to loosen up or strip. try to tighten the connection and if that doesnt work a new solenoid would be around $20

 

[djcally]

Re: outboard won't start

1 of the bolts is loose.. when i try to tighten the nut, it eventually turns the bolt. I have attached a pict.. The right hand bolt is the one turning.
The left one is out of the picture

http://i50.tinypic.com/120md03.jpg

 

[djcally]

Re: outboard won't start

re-posted in right place

 

[grandpaclint]

Re: outboard won't start

find out the easy way,,,,just run a + jumper to the starter, if it cranks its the solenoid, if it wont,,, its the starter

 

[djcally]

Re: outboard won't start

tried both and renewed the solinoid today.. still clicking... ive put a post.. im thinking these is a kill switch somewhere under the boat.