Starter

[Franknunes]

Recently I was stranded at a lake as starter would turn over but would just make a grinding noise!When I inspected the starter the top bushing,washer,and nut where missing and spiral shaft stuck upward just next to flywheel teeth!any idea why this occurred?I am assuming I need to by a new starter as I doubt you can only get hardware that spun loose!Any ideas of why it got stuck up and how can I get it to back down?Any info provided we'll be of great help,thanks for your time

 

[Franknunes]

2011 Mercury 40 hp EFI 3 cyl

 

[schematic]

Common failure on rebuilt starters.....nut not properly torqued.....just tap it down and get a replacement or Try a local repair shop. They may have an old core you can rob parts from

 

[Franknunes]

Thanks for the info

 

[Franknunes]

I was able to find the loosened partsProblem I have now is how much to torque the nut at the top of spiral shaft?Think this one will be a tuff find,I cannot find anywhere where the torque is mentioned!i don't want to buy a new starter just because I don't no spec of nut!Any help would be greatly appreciated,thanks for your time

 

[sutor623]

Is it not in the factory manual, or do you not have one? Most manuals explain in full detail teardown and rebuild of the starter motor.

 

[schematic]

give it a drop of locktite and 10 lb ft good to go

 

[Franknunes]

I have the manual,but just shows basic things like oil change,grease points,etc.Will try ensign,thanks

 

[Franknunes]

Thanks captain,I will check out the info,thanks!All I have is owners manual.

 

[Franknunes]

Put spring,bushings,washer back on but top nut will not go on,guess got stripped,not sure if there is a kit or I have to buy a new starter