On Jul 30, 9:37 pm, Larry W wrote:
Just a heads-up to anyone replacing a starter in an I/O Mercrusier.
I've replaced dozens of Mercrusier starters and I always use the best new
starters available from the same supplier. I've never had a premature failure of
the starter itself.
I replaced one in a 3.0 about a month ago and it was the first starter that came
with new mounting bolts.
Customer called Sunday with a complaint that the starter was making a funny
noise. Turns out the long mounting bolt had failed/sheared off (see link below).
There was nothing unusual about the install and I know I didn't over tighten it.
Luckily, with the help of an angle drill, mirror and an ez-out, I was able to
make everyone happy but I am going to rethink using supplied bolts.
http://www.rovatune.com/starterbolt.jpg
Larry
Larry, it could be you just got a bad bolt, too.