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Starter problems keeping my restored whaler off maiden voyage!!!
wellsdw	#1  Posted on 07/13/11 - 2:45 PM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/11/10	I have recently restored a 1967 13' whaler, powered by a 20hp johnson. When you go to start the motor the starter engages and begans turning the motor over. However after a couple of seconds the starter drive kicks out. If you watch the drive while its turning it is traveling up and down by 1/4" to 1/2" before finally kicking out. All this happens in a matter of 2 no more than 3 seconds. I know you can buy a new gear drive for the starter and a springs kit. Any recommendations?
zappaddles	#2  Posted on 07/13/11 - 3:46 PM
Member Posts: 478 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/03/10	Sounds like a weak Bendix spring or the outboard motor equivilant of one. Zap If you can't play hurt....stay home.
Bake	#3  Posted on 07/13/11 - 6:40 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 902 Comments: 8 Joined: 01/30/06	Should we assume you have a good battery. The battery and connections would be where I would start.