starter clicking

[bamaboater]

97 Mercruiser 3.0 I/O....just replaced the starter and have checked battery for power. When i replaced the starter the clicking got louder but thats all i get when i turn the switch. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[towman818181]

Re: starter clicking

is your motor or out drive locked up

 

[maxxman04]

Re: starter clicking

starter assist (slave) solenoid, seperate from starter. cable/wire connections loose, broken, corroded. not enough amperage from battery to crank motor

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: starter clicking

Clicking or chatter usually denotes low voltage to the accessory in question.

A solid, abrupt C L U N K usually denotes a locked up engine or drive

 

[Les Robb]

Re: starter clicking

Agree with maxxmanand popeye, get a bronze or stainless toothbrush and clean all your terminal ends to starter and the ground area if it's grounded to the motor through the mounting bolts. (Maybe painted) And it never hurts to refresh the battery connections It could be the starter, won't be the first time that's happened.

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: starter clicking

use a pair of jumper cables right to the starter and a good ground

Remove on cable at a time to see which one needs a fix