Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill

Possibly,
although it is more likely that the brushes are worn and or
the brush springs are weak. I would look there first. If the commutator is
not bright and clean where wiped by the brushes, then this is almost
certainly the problem.

"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
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Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill

Take it appart, clean it and check the brushes

"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
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Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill

Wm. E. Fletcher wrote:
Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine
will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I
have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new
or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill

Their's really not enought information to figure out what's wrong. When
you turn the key does the starter turn, but not grab. If that's the
casr the solinoid is suspect.

When you turn the key, if nothing happens until you hit it you could
have a dead winding if it happens occasionally , or the commutator
could be dirty of the brushes worn.

If you just get clicking when you turn the key it could be the solinoid
or low voltage.

Your best bet, bring the starter to a place that rebuilds them. Tell
them it's a marine unit so they use the correct solinoid. Then cleal
all your connections from the battery terminals, to the lugs. Make sure
your connections are all tight and you should be just fine.

For what it's worth ... whacking the starter on my jeep would get it to
start indicating a starter problem (solenoid, wiring etc was ok). I replaced
the starter with a rebuilt from the dealer (all that's available for a '96
XJ). Less than a year later, that starter failed. I replaced that one (it
was replaced under warranty) with a "better one" (the original replacement
had been superceded). Where I'm going with this is ... when you replace that
starter, I suggest get one from a reputable source so as to reduce the risk
of going through the same exercise again.


"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
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Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill