Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

[marnejohnson]

I have a 78 SeaRay Overnighter that seems to have draw on the battery as well as a start problem. I backed off the starter once and that seemed to cure the problem for a little while, but it only starts one out of 10 times now. I have pulled the starter (what a pain)!!! Part number is 1109489-8G-12 Says Delco-Emy.....(rest is covered by a sticker. Do I get it rebuilt now? I saw someone named HUNDEL on an earlier post in the Twin Cities area that had this done...any recomendations?

 

[searay3]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

What make model year of the engine/outdrive?

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

I would rebuild it now that you already have it out.....Now is the time to check the condition of your battery cables too....Oh and welcome to iboats .....JK

 

[tommays]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=012808 <br /><br /><br />this will take you through most starter setups to be sure of the real problem<br /><br />i would have the batterys load tested as a first step <br /><br />no point repiaring things without being sure the basics are good<br /><br />tommays<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[marnejohnson]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

Thank you so much EVERYONE! I will use you wonderful step-by-step instructions tonight and let you know how it goes!!! I am new at this boat thing....

 

[marnejohnson]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

283 Mercruiser

 

[marnejohnson]

Re: Starter/battery draw 78 SeaRay Overnighter

Just wanted to close this subject. I pulled the starter and tested it -- it was fine. There is along bolt that comes out of it that connects leads the positive battery cable that had a nut on it that seems to get shaken loose during use. I put some locktite on and clean it all up and put it back in and it runs like a beauty!! thanks everyone.